Danny Vettrino, a 37-year-old Scottish man from Dysart in Fife, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds on the Caribbean island of Canouan in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m. local time.
Details of the Incident
Police responded to reports of shots fired in the Gym Hill area of Canouan. Upon arrival, officers discovered Vettrino, who worked as a Technical Services Manager, with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. The District Medical Officer pronounced him dead at the scene. The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has launched an investigation, and a post-mortem examination will determine the exact cause of death.
A police spokesperson stated: "At approximately 11.30pm, police responded to a report of shots being fired at Gym Hill, Canouan. Upon arrival, officers discovered Daniel Vettrino, a 37-year-old Technical Services Manager of Colombia/Scotland, with multiple gunshot wounds about his body. He was subsequently pronounced dead by the District Medical Officer."
Detentions and Investigation
Local media reports indicate that two men have been detained for questioning in connection with Vettrino's death. The RSVGPF has appealed for anyone with information to come forward, extending condolences to the victim's family and friends.
Victim's Background
Danny Vettrino moved from Scotland to Egypt in 2015 to work for an international peacekeeping organisation overseeing the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty. He relocated to Colombia in 2023 and was considering returning to Scotland in early 2024 before accepting a position in the Caribbean. In August 2024, he moved to the Grenadines to work as a Technical Service Manager at the Canouan Estate Resort and Villas.
Tributes
Tributes poured in online following his death. Laura Westwood said: "My heart is truly broken today to find out that my old pal who had the biggest of hearts, true gentleman and always smiling has passed away, you did not deserve this Danny. Love you so much, sleep tight buddy. You truly had the most beautiful soul." Nicola Buckley commented: "Rest in peace Danny Vettrino, you didn’t deserve this. You were a good person." Dave Alston added: "RIP Danny Vettrino, will always remember travelling from Egypt to Kirkcaldy and seeing his photo above the bar in the Elbow Room titled 'King of Karaoke.'"
