Loganholme shooting victim, 19, dies in hospital; homicide probe launched
A 19-year-old Jimboomba woman has died after a 24 October shooting outside a Loganholme licensed premises. Police have launched a homicide investigation.
Detectives have launched a homicide investigation after a 19-year-old Jimboomba woman died in hospital on Thursday 29 October from injuries sustained in a shooting at Loganholme.
Police were called to Bryants Road around 8.15pm on 24 October after reports of shots being fired from a vehicle outside a licensed premises. Four people were injured and taken to hospital.
A 27-year-old Cornubia man remains in hospital in a stable condition. A 37-year-old Salisbury man and a 38-year-old Browns Plains man have been released from hospital.
Detectives from Logan Criminal Investigation Branch and the Homicide Investigation Unit are continuing extensive inquiries to identify those responsible and have renewed their appeal for information.
Logan District Criminal Investigation Branch Detective Inspector Ian Galpin said: "This was a shocking display of violence that has now tragically claimed the life of a young woman in the prime of her life. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."
Detective Inspector Galpin said police believe people in the community know who is responsible. "Someone knows who was involved. Someone knows what happened before, during or after the shooting, and that information could be critical to this investigation," he said.
Police are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area, saw the vehicle involved, or has relevant CCTV or dashcam footage.
Police have maintained a presence at the scene as forensic examinations continue.
Anyone with information should contact Policelink using the online suspicious activity form, available 24 hours a day via the Queensland Police website, and quote reference number QP2602104017. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers Queensland website.
This report is based on information released by Queensland Police Service.