An American man visiting the island of Tobago was found dead late Thursday with multiple stab wounds, prompting local authorities to launch a homicide investigation and reassure the public about safety in the area.
According to Fox News, Christopher Brown, a 43-year-old resident of Silverthorne, Colorado, was discovered unresponsive along Depot Road in the village of Castara.
A local police report said Brown had apparent stab wounds and a metal object lodged in his back when officers arrived around 10:30 p.m.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, Brown had been spending the evening with friends in Castara, a quiet seaside community on Tobago’s leeward coast.
The group had gathered for dinner and drinks, but Brown eventually decided to leave, telling friends he planned to buy marijuana.
Police said Brown was later found lying unconscious and was pronounced dead soon after authorities reached the scene.
Local officials confirmed that one person has been detained in connection with the killing.
“I can confirm that a suspect is currently in custody,” Trinidad and Tobago Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro told The Associated Press. Police have not yet released the suspect’s identity or any details about a possible motive.
In the wake of the attack, Tobago’s tourism officials moved quickly to address growing concerns about safety in Castara, a village known for its beaches, guesthouses, and small-community atmosphere.
“The Division of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transportation is profoundly saddened and deeply disturbed by the tragic murder of a foreign national in the peaceful community of Castara,” the agency said in a statement to ABC News.
“The Division strongly condemns this horrific act of violence and extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased during this unimaginably difficult time.”
Authorities have not released additional information but say the investigation remains active as they work to determine what led to Brown’s death.
