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Man charged with murder over stabbing death of Levi Johnson outside Brisbane gym

A 34-year-old East Brisbane man has been charged with murder over the stabbing death of Levi Johnson outside a Brisbane gym earlier this week.

Mr Johnson, 23, was allegedly stabbed after his car was cut off in the driveway of a Mansfield gym on Monday.

Four men smashed their way into his car with a crowbar before two of them chased him across the road, where he was allegedly stabbed multiple times in the chest. 

He died at the scene.

Police said three men escaped the scene in a white Nissan Patrol, while a 34-year-old man fled on foot.

The 34-year-old was apprehended near the scene later on Monday and has now been charged with one count of murder. 

He is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday.

Police investigating the alleged killing conducted two raids on Tuesday night in the suburbs of Ransome and Birkdale and raided another house in Birkdale on Wednesday morning, taking another 34-year-old man into custody.

Brisbane regional crime coordinator Detective Superintendent Andrew Massingham said the man was being questioned.

Police said they are still looking for Kyle Martin, 24, and Thomas Myler, 35, who could both be armed and dangerous.

"We make an appeal to them to hand themselves in to the nearest police station," Detective Superintendent Massingham said.

"More importantly any member of the public that does have information about the whereabouts of these individuals contact Police Link or if they want to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers.

"We believe they may still be in the Capalaba, Birkdale or Ransome areas."

A man was detained by police in Birkdale on Wednesday afternoon, with police confirming to the ABC that the arrest was in relation to the Mansfield stabbing.

Police also released images of the Nissan Patrol linked to the stabbing, saying they are seeking a vehicle with Queensland registration 984 SCH.

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