Four people have been killed and four others wounded in a shooting in St Vincent and the Grenadines, the Caribbean nation known for its luxury tourism, police said.

The shooting happened near Kingstown, the country’s capital, over the weekend of September 26-27, 2026. Police said the victims were gathered when they were shot. The wounded were taken to hospital for treatment.

Police have opened an investigation and are appealing for witnesses. No suspects had been publicly identified in initial reporting, and officers have not announced a motive.

The incident is unusual for the small island nation, which depends heavily on tourism. Police say more information will be released as the investigation develops.

St Vincent and the Grenadines is a small island nation of about 100,000 people that markets itself as a quiet getaway for wealthy travellers. Violent crime rates are low compared with many Caribbean neighbours, so a shooting of this scale has shocked residents. Police said patrols would be stepped up in the area while the investigation continues.