Local authorities report that an American man was discovered deceased on the island of Tobago, seemingly from stab wounds.
A local police report indicates that Christopher Brown, 43, of Silverthorne, Colorado, was found unresponsive in Tobago with stab wounds and a metal object in his back.
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The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service stated that Brown was with friends in Castara, a coastal village on Tobago’s leeward side, having dinner and drinks. Local police say Brown then departed, informing his friends of his intention to purchase marijuana.
Local police responded to a report of Brown being discovered unconscious at 10:30 p.m. on Depot Road in Castara and was subsequently declared dead.
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A suspect has been apprehended, according to local authorities.
Trinidad and Tobago Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro told The Associated Press, “I can confirm that a suspect is presently in custody.”
The suspect’s identity has not yet been disclosed by police.
The Tobago Division of Tourism assures the public about the village’s safety.
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In a statement to ABC News, “The Division of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transportation expresses deep sorrow and disturbance over the tragic murder of a foreign national in the tranquil community of Castara,” the agency stated.
“The Division vehemently denounces this appalling act of violence and offers its deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and those who loved the deceased during this incredibly painful time.”
