Four injured after vehicle fires outside Logan City boxing event

South of Brisbane, Queensland, a shooting broke out outside a community venue during a boxing gala. Four people sustained injuries in the incident that occurred on Saturday evening.

Queensland police received reports of gunfire from a vehicle at 8:15 pm. Officers arrived at Fitzys Loganholme on Bryants Road, a licensed premises in the suburb of Loganholme. The vehicle involved was observed leaving the area immediately after the shots were fired.

The four victims were transported to the hospital for treatment. Medical staff are currently assessing their conditions. Police stated that the offenders have not yet been captured.

Deputy Commander Chris Stream of Queensland police described the scene as confronting. He confirmed to the Today show that several individuals suffered gunshot wounds. The event, known as Logan City Titles Fight Night, was scheduled to showcase local talent and boxing skills.

Logan mayor Jon Raven said the shooting sent a shockwave through the community. He noted that residents in the area were frightened by the event. Raven told the program that this type of incident is new to Logan.

Raven said his thoughts were with the victims, staff, and attendees. He described similar past events as family-friendly environments where many children were present. The mayor stated that the incident will impact the young people involved for the rest of their lives.

The event was organized to help steer children away from violence. Raven said the organizer uses boxing to empower and reconnect young people who might be struggling. He added that the outcome was the opposite of what the organizer intended to show the community.