Police say they don't expect retaliation for Logan drive-by shooting

Queensland police stated on Monday that they hold no intelligence suggesting a retaliatory attack will occur following a drive-by shooting that left four people injured outside a pub in Loganholme, south of Brisbane, over the weekend. Chief Superintendent Mel Adams confirmed that investigators do not believe the victims were specifically targeted, although she acknowledged elements of pre-planning indicated the incident was not random. A 19-year-old woman remains in critical condition after being shot in the head and neck, while three men recovered from abdominal and arm wounds are listed in stable condition. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at approximately 8:15 pm, when two masked men opened fire on a crowd gathered at the drop-off zone of Fitzys on Bryants Road. The venue was hosting the Logan City Titles boxing event. Shots were discharged from the passenger window of a silver Mitsubishi that had pulled up to the location. Detectives allege that the two males, who wore balaclavas and gloves, sat in the front seats of the vehicle. The car subsequently fled the scene. Twenty minutes after the initial shooting, the silver Mitsubishi was found set alight on Maloney Road in Waterford West. Police declared the site a crime scene. A second vehicle arrived to pick up the occupants of the burning car, and the group departed. Detective Inspector Ian Galpin noted that it is possible one of the individuals from the Mitsubishi was injured or burned during the escape. Later that same night, a utility vehicle was also set alight on Beenleigh Beaudesert Road at Tamborine. The primary victim is a 19-year-old woman from Jimboomba. She underwent surgery for her head and neck injuries and remains in critical condition. Three other men were hospitalized. A 38-year-old man from Browns Plains was shot in the abdomen and arm. A 37-year-old man from Salisbury and a 27-year-old man from Cornubia were both shot in the abdomen. All three men underwent surgery and are currently in stable condition. Eyewitnesses described seeing blood everywhere at the scene as officers rushed to the function center. Police launched a manhunt for the shooters and at least one other individual associated with the vehicles. Chief Superintendent Adams stated that there is no indication the specific victims were targeted, describing the group as a random collection of people standing in front of a popular hotel. However, she declined to confirm whether the shooting was linked to gang activity, stating that police are exploring every line of inquiry and do not discount any possibility. She emphasized that all victims with the capacity to cooperate are assisting with the investigation. Logan Mayor Jon Raven described the event as sending a shockwave through the region, noting that such an incident had never occurred in Logan before. He expressed sympathy for the victims, staff, and attendees, many of whom were children present for a family-friendly sporting environment organized to help young people avoid violence. Raven stated that the incident would impact the children present for the rest of their lives. Deputy Commander of Queensland Police Chris Stream described the scene as confronting due to the number of people suffering gunshot wounds. Detective Inspector Galpin characterized the event as horrific, emphasizing that innocent bystanders were struck while attempting to enjoy a sporting event. He stated that such incidents in public spaces are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. A spokeswoman for Fitzys Loganholme said the venue’s thoughts were with those affected by the incident. She added that because the matter is now in the hands of Queensland Police, the venue would not provide further comments at this time. Police are appealing to the community for assistance in solving the crime. Chief Superintendent Adams urged anyone with information to come forward, reminding residents that the victims could have been their own family members. She reiterated that the offenders are not considered an immediate or secondary threat to the broader community, based on current intelligence. There is no known threat to similar future events. The investigation remains active, with police continuing to gather evidence from the crime scenes and interview witnesses. The condition of the critically injured woman is the focus of medical attention, while the search for the perpetrators continues across the Logan region.