Shooting Leaves 4 Dead in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a Caribbean Tourism Hotspot

A deadly shooting in St. Vincent and the Grenadines leaves four dead as gang violence continues to plague the island nation known for luxury tourism.

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September 27, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Port-of-Spain, St. Vincent and the Grenadines — A deadly shooting occurred in Green Hill, a district near the capital city of Kingstown, leaving four people dead and two injured, according to local authorities.

The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force confirmed that two bodies were found on a public road, with one body discovered in a parked vehicle and another on adjacent land. The victims appeared to have suffered gunshot wounds. A manhunt is currently underway as police work to identify the perpetrator and determine the motive behind the attack.

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National security minister St. Clair Leacock condemned the incident, calling it an ‘unfortunate’ and ‘unnecessary’ act of violence. With 37 murders recorded this year in the small island nation, gang violence has become a growing concern despite its reputation as a peaceful destination for luxury tourism.

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