A 37-year-old Scottish man, Daniel Vettrino, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds on the Caribbean island of Canouan in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Police responded to reports of gunshots in the Gym Hill area around 11:30 p.m. and discovered Vettrino, pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer.
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has launched an investigation into the incident. According to local media reports, Vettrino was allegedly accosted and shot in a parking lot after returning from a day out. A post-mortem examination is scheduled to determine the official cause of death.
Two men have reportedly been arrested in connection with the shooting. The RSVGPF is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Vettrino, a technical services manager, had recently moved to the Caribbean. He worked for the luxury resort company Canouan Estate Resort and Villas, having previously worked in Egypt for nine years and in Colombia. He described himself on his LinkedIn profile as a "management level certified professional with a vast amount of experience," managing teams and overseeing resort operations.
His death brings the reported homicide total in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to 19 for the year.
Family and friends have shared tributes online, remembering Vettrino as a "beautiful soul" and a "true gentleman."
His brother, Robson Vettrino Kolberg, shared his grief, stating, "He has touched the lives of so many people, from his hometown in Fife to all corners of this world." Friends described him as someone with a "biggest of hearts" and who was "always smiling."