Loganholme Drive-By Wounds Four at Boxing Venue

Four people sustained gunshot wounds after a vehicle fired shots outside a boxing venue in Loganholme, Queensland. Police dispatched officers to the licensed premises on Bryants Road at 8:15 p.m. Saturday following reports of gunfire. The vehicle involved was observed leaving the scene, and the four injured individuals were transported to hospital for assessment.

Fitzys Loganholme was scheduled to host the Logan City Titles Fight Night. Queensland police deputy commander Chris Stream described the scene as confronting. He told the Today show that a number of people had suffered gunshot wounds during the incident.

Logan mayor Jon Raven stated that residents in the area were frightened by the event. He told the Today show that the incident sent a shockwave through the city. Raven noted that the venue is typically a family-friendly environment with many children present. He said the experience would impact those present for the rest of their lives.

Raven said the night was organized to help steer children away from violence. He explained that the organizer uses boxing to empower and reconnect young people who might be going off the rails. Raven said the incident was the opposite of what the organizer would want to see.

Logan City Titles posted a statement on social media on Sunday morning. The organizers said they were heartbroken about the incident. They described the event as a community showcase for local talent and hard work. The statement added that such incidents have no place in the boxing community or the broader community.

Police said the offenders remain at large. Officers stated they did not believe there was an ongoing threat to the public. Police urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and contact them.