Police in the Caribbean are investigating "all lines of enquiry" after a Scottish man was shot dead on the luxury island of Canouan. Danny Vettrino, 36, was killed at a car park in the Gym Hill area of Canouan, part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, at around 11:30 pm on Wednesday, June 24, after returning from a day out.
Investigation Ongoing
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) confirmed that a probe is ongoing and will follow "all available lines of enquiry." A spokesperson told the BBC that multiple people are "assisting police" in their investigations. Reports that two men were detained in connection with the death have not been verified by the force.
Local media had linked Vettrino's death to a plane that vanished on the island earlier in June. However, the RSVGPF could not confirm this link. The light aircraft left Argyle International Airport for Tobago on June 12 and was missing for three days. Deputy Prime Minister Clair Leacock announced it had been traced but refused to provide details, calling it a "very delicate security matter." He added that intelligence and security agencies are monitoring the situation, focusing on the two Colombian pilots.
Victim's Background
Vettrino moved to Colombia for a year in 2023 after working in Egypt for eight years with an international peacekeeping organisation. He left South America in 2024 and moved to the Grenadines, where he worked as a Technical Service Manager at the Canouan Estate Resort and Villas.
His brother, Robson Vettrino Kolberg, confirmed his passing online, describing Daniel as "loved by everyone, a pure soul who only wanted success and happiness for all of those around him." He said: "He has touched the lives of so many people, from his hometown in Fife to all corners of this world."
Daniel's aunt also paid tribute, calling him "one in a million." She said: "Daniel lived a life shaped by courage, independence, and a determination to follow his own path. He was one of five, a brother, son, nephew, cousin, and friend — loved deeply in every role he held. His journey was uniquely his: brave, stubborn, gentle, and unforgettable. He did it his way. Daniel was violently taken, robbed of the years he deserved, and the loss has shaken every part of the family. But his story, his spirit, and his love remain. Rest in the peace you deserve."
Official Response
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are supporting the family of a British national who died in St Vincent and the Grenadines, and we are in contact with the local authorities."
