Drive-by shooting at Fitzys Loganholme leaves four hospitalized
Police report no ongoing threat as suspects flee the scene of the Logan City Titles Fight Night incident.
By Pedro Barnes ·
A vehicle fired shots at a licensed venue in Loganholme, wounding four people before fleeing the scene. Queensland police received calls at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday regarding the gunfire near Bryants Road. Officers arrived to find four individuals with gunshot wounds. All four were transported to a hospital for assessment of their conditions.
The venue, Fitzys Loganholme, was preparing to host the Logan City Titles Fight Night. Deputy Commander Chris Stream described the scene as confronting. He confirmed on the Today show that multiple people sustained injuries from the drive-by attack. Police noted that the vehicle involved was spotted leaving the area shortly after the shots were fired.
Logan Mayor Jon Raven addressed the impact on the local community. He stated that residents were frightened by the event. Raven told the Today show that the incident sent a shockwave through the city. He added that the area had not experienced a similar shooting in the past.
Raven described the event as a family-friendly environment. He noted that he had attended previous nights and observed many children present. The mayor said the experience would impact the victims for the rest of their lives. He expressed sympathy for the staff and attendees at the venue.
The mayor explained that the night was organized to help steer children away from violence. He said the organizer uses boxing to reconnect young people who might be going off the rails. Raven noted that the organizer would be devastated by the shooting. He said the incident was the opposite of what the organizer intended to show.
Logan City Titles released a statement on social media on Sunday morning. The group said it was heartbroken about the incident at the fight night. The organizers described the event as a showcase for local talent and hard work. The statement said these types of incidents have no place in the boxing community or the broader community.
Police said the offenders remain at large. They stated they did not believe there was an ongoing threat to the public. Authorities urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.
