Teen injured in Logan pub drive-by shooting identified as Vana-Reise Schuster-Togiatau
A 19-year-old woman was critically wounded during a drive-by shooting at a boxing event in Loganholme, prompting a community fundraiser and an ongoing police investigation.
Police say a vehicle entered the drop-off area of Fitzy’s pub in Loganholme, south of Brisbane, during an intermission of a boxing event attended by more than 100 people. Two men wearing balaclavas and gloves allegedly opened fire from the front passenger window, hitting four individuals.
Nineteen-year-old Vana-Reise Schuster-Togiatau of Jimboomba was struck in the head and neck and was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital in critical condition. A second victim, identified as Kane, sustained injuries that left him unable to work.
The family of Vana-Reise launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover medical and related expenses. The fundraiser, which aims to raise AU$35,000, had collected AU$27,503 within six hours of its launch.
"It is with broken hearts that our whānau share this message about our beautiful Vana-Reise," the campaign reads.
Kane’s partner also created a separate fundraiser with a AU$50 target, which has attracted AU$6,800 in donations.
Detectives continue to investigate possible links to organised crime. The vehicle used in the attack was later found burnt out, and police are asking anyone with information or video footage to come forward.