A man from Fife, Scotland, died after being shot multiple times on the Caribbean island of Canouan, part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Local police reported responding to gunshots in the Gym Hill area around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Daniel Vettrino, 37, was later pronounced dead by a local medical officer. The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force stated that a post-mortem examination will be conducted and an investigation has been launched into the incident.
A family member described Vettrino as "much loved by everyone" and "a pure soul who only wanted success and happiness for all of those around him," adding that he had touched the lives of many people globally.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office confirmed it is supporting the family of the British national and is in contact with local authorities. Canouan is one of 32 islands in the St. Vincent and the Grenadines archipelago, measuring approximately 3.5 miles long and 1.2 miles wide, situated between the main island of St. Vincent and Grenada.