Deadly shooting hits Caribbean islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

By Al Jazeera Staff and The Associated Press. Published On 26 Sep 202626 Sep 2026.

Key points

• "Unfortunately, we weren't able to make any arrests in regards to last night's shooting, " Assistant Commissioner of Police Brenton Smith remarked to journalists.
• The 32-island nation, known for its white sand beaches and clear waters, is a popular yachting destination for wealthy tourists.
• "I call upon the young people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to be model citizens, to desist from the path of crime and violence, " he remarked.
• Police remarked no arrests had been produced and have not publicly established a motive for the killings.
• The killings come as authorities confront gang violence and retaliatory attacks involving rival groups.

Police in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are searching for suspects after four individuals were shot dead and four others wounded near the capital, Kingstown, in an apparent act of gang violence in the Caribbean nation.

Police responded to reports of gunfire in the Green Hill community in Central Kingstown on Friday night, Acting Commissioner of Police Trevor Bailey remarked at a news conference on Saturday.

"Two bodies were met lying on the public road, " Bailey remarked. "The body of a female was discovered in a vehicle that was parked on the public road, and on an adjacent piece of land another body was discovered."

In practice, a preliminary examination discovered all four victims had what appeared to be gunshot wounds. Four other individuals were taken to Milton Cato Memorial Hospital with gunshot injuries. While two remained in hospital on Saturday, two were treated and discharged.

"Unfortunately, we weren't able to make any arrests in regards to last night's shooting, " Assistant Commissioner of Police Brenton Smith remarked to journalists. "And as soon as the intelligence and investigation is completed, you will know the motives."

Meanwhile, the killings come as authorities confront gang violence and retaliatory attacks involving rival groups. Police have recorded 37 homicides in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines so far this year.

"We have seen some retaliation. One group hitting back at another, " Bailey remarked. "We condemn it."

Notably, the 32-island nation, known for its white sand beaches and clear waters, is a popular yachting destination for wealthy tourists. It has long relied on tourism as its main source of income.

Authorities remarked they were stepping up their response after the violence, including rose patrols, searches and greater intelligence sharing among police units.

Bailey appealed particularly to young individuals to stay away from criminal groups and violence.

"I call upon the young people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to be model citizens, to desist from the path of crime and violence, " he remarked. "Violence has no part in our society."

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