Police investigate gang links as woman, 19, dies after drive-by shooting at Logan pub south of Brisbane
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β’Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:04:17 GMT
π° What Happened
A 19-year-old woman has died after a drive-by shooting outside a pub in Logan. Vana-Reese Schuster-Togiatau was hit in the head and neck on Saturday night. Masked gunmen opened fire on a crowd at Fitzy's Loganholme.
She died in the Princess Alexandra hospital on Thursday morning. Three men aged 27, 37 and 38 were also taken to hospital. One had surgery and the other two have been released.
The venue was hosting a boxing event that night. Police are still searching for the gunmen.
π The Backstory
Det Insp Ian Galpin announced the death and was visibly emotional. He said about 80 officers are working on the murder case. The woman was from Jimboomba.
Police are keeping an open mind about gang involvement. Galpin said any gang link would widen the investigation. He asked people with information to come forward.
He offered his condolences to her family and friends. He said the family was not doing well. They have asked for privacy.
π― Why It Matters
A young woman died on a night out with friends. Police say about 80 officers are on the case and need witnesses.
A 19-year-old woman has died after a drive-by shooting outside a pub in Logan. Vana-Reese Schuster-Togiatau was hit in the head and neck on Saturday night. Masked gunmen opened fire on a crowd at Fitzy's Loganholme.
She died in the Princess Alexandra hospital on Thursday morning. Three men aged 27, 37 and 38 were also taken to hospital. One had surgery and the other two have been released.
The venue was hosting a boxing event that night. Police are still searching for the gunmen.
Det Insp Ian Galpin announced the death and was visibly emotional. He said about 80 officers are working on the murder case. The woman was from Jimboomba.
Police are keeping an open mind about gang involvement. Galpin said any gang link would widen the investigation. He asked people with information to come forward.
He offered his condolences to her family and friends. He said the family was not doing well. They have asked for privacy.
A young woman died on a night out with friends. Police say about 80 officers are on the case and need witnesses.