Teen shot at Logan pub boxing event remains in critical condition

Nineteen-year-old Vana-Reese Schuster-Togiatau was among four people injured when two masked men opened fire from a vehicle during an intermission at a boxing event at Fitzy’s in Loganhome, south of Brisbane, on Saturday night. The shooting left Schuster-Togiatau with head and neck wounds; she was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital and remains in critical condition. Three other men, aged 27, 37 and 38, also sustained gunshot injuries and were hospitalized.

Police say the gunmen entered the venue’s drop-off zone, fired from the front passenger window of a silver Mitsubishi ASX, and then fled. Investigators are reviewing CCTV and dash-cam footage and have not ruled out connections to outlaw motorcycle gangs or other organised-crime groups. Criminologist Xanthe Weston noted the incident bears the hallmarks of a targeted hit, suggesting the possibility of out-of-state participants or hired gunmen.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli addressed the shooting in Parliament, stating the government will pursue those responsible and offering thoughts to the victims. More than 100 patrons, including families with children, were present at the event when the attack occurred.

Friends of Schuster-Togiatau described her as a recent school graduate who had been looking forward to the night out. Bella Annakin, a childhood friend, said she had spoken with Schuster-Togiatau earlier that day and noted she seemed happy. Annakin expressed shock at the incident and questioned the safety of public venues.

Police continue to seek information from the public to aid the investigation.