Gangs not ruled out in young woman's drive-by death

She died in the Princess Alexandra Hospital on Thursday morning.

Three men, aged 27, 37 and 38, were also hospitalised, with one recovering from surgery and the other two released. 

Police are searching for those responsible for the attack, which happened on a night when the venue was hosting a boxing event.

Detective Inspector Ian Galpin said police were keeping all lines of inquiry open as they investigated whether Ms Schuster-Togiatau had been the victim of a targeted attack.

He told reporters that it was unknown whether those involved were known to the victims.

However, he said he was confident that others had the answers.

"I'd ask our community to reflect on the fact that a 19-year-old woman, in the prime of her life, was simply going out for a night out with friends and has had her life taken from her in the most cowardly way," he said.

"There are people out there who know exactly who was involved in this offence and exactly why this occurred.

"I'm asking those people to be brave enough to come forward with that information."

He also said police were keeping an open mind in relation to possible gang involvement.

Det Galpin was visibly emotional as he announced the young woman's death to the media.

He offered his condolences to Ms Schuster-Togiatau's family and friends, adding that about 80 police officers were involved in the murder investigation.

"We will not stop until these people are identified and taken into custody," he said.

"If that leads to the identification of gang members, their associates or other forms of organised crime, then that will certainly expand the scope of our investigation."

Det Insp Galpin said the young victim's family was "not doing well" and had requested their privacy be respected.

"It's an incredibly difficult time for them, I can't imagine the hurt that they're going through," he said.