Drive-by shooting at Logan pub during boxing event leaves four injured, teen critically wounded

Consensus Summary

A drive-by shooting at Fitzys pub in Loganholme on Saturday night left four people injured, including a 19-year-old woman in critical condition. Vana-Reese Schuster-Togiatau, from Jimboomba, was shot in the head and neck during a boxing event’s intermission, while three men aged 27, 37, and 38 suffered abdominal wounds. Police confirmed the attack involved two masked gunmen firing from a car’s passenger window before fleeing, with the vehicle later torched. Both 7NEWS and ABC agree the shooting was premeditated, though ABC’s Chief Superintendent Mel Adams avoided specifying gang involvement, while 7NEWS explicitly linked it to organised crime investigations.

The incident unfolded during a live boxing event at Fitzys, a popular Loganholme venue hosting around 100 attendees, including families with children. Witnesses described the chaos as bullets tore through the crowd, with patrons and police scrambling to help the injured. CCTV footage showed the suspects’ car circling the area before the attack, reinforcing police suspicions of deliberate targeting. The shooting occurred in the drop-off zone during an intermission, with the suspects allegedly driving a silver Mitsubishi that was later abandoned and set ablaze 20 minutes after the attack on Maloney Road in Waterford West.

Key figures in the aftermath included Schuster-Togiatau’s devastated family, as described by police, and boxing representative Phil Austin, who told 7NEWS the shots were fired in 'very quick succession.' Queensland Premier David Crisafulli used the tragedy to criticise gun laws, arguing that 'bad people shouldn’t have access to five guns,' while Opposition Leader Steven Miles blamed the state’s firearms regulations for attracting dangerous weapons. ABC highlighted Adams’ plea for community cooperation, framing the victims as an 'innocent group' caught in a targeted attack, though 7NEWS emphasised potential criminal links and the risk of retaliation.

The two outlets diverge on specific details, including the exact time of the shooting—8.15pm per 7NEWS versus 8pm per ABC—and the number of gunshots, with 7NEWS mentioning 'five guns' and ABC reporting 'six shots.' While both agree on the victims’ ages and injuries, 7NEWS provides more political commentary on gun control debates, whereas ABC focuses on the human impact and police appeals for information. The unresolved question remains the identity of the suspects, with police urging the public to come forward as investigations continue into possible organised crime connections.

As of Monday afternoon, Schuster-Togiatau remained in critical but stable condition, though her long-term prognosis is uncertain. Police have ruled out an immediate threat of retaliation but stressed the need for witnesses to assist the investigation. The shooting has also cast a shadow over Queensland’s boxing scene, with former champion Jeff Horn warning that public fear could deter attendance at future events. While 7NEWS and ABC both stress the need for community involvement, the differing emphases—on criminal networks versus public safety—reflect broader debates over how to address gun violence in the state.