Four people were injured in a drive-by shooting outside a boxing event at Fitzys Loganholme, south of Brisbane, on Saturday evening, leaving a 19-year-old woman in critical condition. The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. during an intermission at the SHDW Boxing annual pro-am event, where attendees were gathered at the passenger drop-off zone outside the venue.

Queensland Police Detective Inspector Ian Galpin said two men wearing balaclavas and gloves opened fire from the front passenger window of a Mitsubishi ASX, firing at least six shots into a group of people waiting in the pick-up area. Four individuals were struck: a 19-year-old woman from Jimboomba was shot in the head and neck, and three men aged 27, 37, and 38 sustained gunshot wounds to the abdomen and other areas. The woman underwent surgery and remains in critical condition, while the three men are in serious but stable conditions after surgeries.

Inspector Galpin described the incident as "horrific" and noted that the young woman appeared to be an innocent bystander. Authorities have not yet determined a motive but confirmed that the investigation involves links to organised crime, including potential connections to outlaw motorcycle gangs. Officers from Task Force Maxima, specializing in outlaw motorcycle gang-related crime, are leading the inquiry. Galpin urged the public to provide any information to assist the investigation and called on the suspects to surrender, warning that police would identify and apprehend them.

Following the shooting, the Mitsubishi vehicle was driven to Waterford West, where it was set on fire around 8:35 p.m. Police declared the area a crime scene. A second vehicle later collected the occupants of the Mitsubishi and was also found burnt out at Mt Tamborine. It is suspected that some suspects may have been injured or burnt during this process.

Local officials expressed concern over the incident’s impact on the community. Logan Mayor Jon Raven described the shooting as unprecedented in the area and noted that the boxing events are usually family-friendly, with many children present. He acknowledged the lasting emotional trauma the incident could have on attendees, particularly young witnesses.

Despite the severity of the attack, police emphasized there was no suggestion of wrongdoing by the victims or others involved in the boxing event. Authorities continue to follow all leads as the investigation unfolds, with no immediate ongoing threat to the public.