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Canouan  |  June 26, 2026

Foreign National Fatally Shot in Canouan

A 37-year-old Colombian-Scottish man was found with multiple gunshot wounds at Gym Hill late Tuesday night. Police have confirmed his death and are appealing for information.

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The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is investigating the fatal shooting of a foreign national on the island of Canouan, according to a press release issued Friday.

Officers responded to reports of gunfire at Gym Hill, Canouan at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2026. Upon arrival, they discovered Daniel Vettrino, 37, a Technical Services Manager of Colombian and Scottish nationality, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the District Medical Officer.

Key Facts

Deceased: Daniel Vettrino, 37 — Technical Services Manager

Nationality: Colombia / Scotland

Location: Gym Hill, Canouan

Time: Approximately 11:30 p.m., June 24, 2026

Cause of death: To be determined pending post-mortem examination

Investigation Ongoing

The RSVGPF has confirmed that a post-mortem examination will be conducted to formally establish the cause of death. Investigations remain active and no arrests have been announced.

The shooting marks a rare instance of lethal violence on Canouan, a small Grenadines island known primarily for its luxury resort developments and secluded beaches. The victim’s professional role as a Technical Services Manager suggests he may have been employed within the island’s hospitality or development sector, though police have not confirmed his employer or the circumstances that led to the shooting.

“Investigations into the matter are ongoing.”

— RSVGPF Press Release, June 26, 2026

Police Appeal for Information

Authorities are asking anyone with information relevant to the case to come forward. The public can contact the Major Crime Unit at 456-1810 or Police Control at 457-1211.

The RSVGPF extended condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Vincypowa News will continue to follow this story as further details emerge.

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