See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
A post-mortem examination was conducted today, Monday, November 2, 2026, on the body of Gavin Douglas, a 32-year-old labourer of Crane, West Coast Demerara and Recht-Door-Zee, Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara.
The examination was performed by Government Pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh, who determined the cause of death to be brain haemorrhage due to blunt trauma.
During the examination, two Taser studs were removed from the deceased’s body and lodged as exhibits.
Upon completion of the examination, the body was handed over to relatives for burial.
Meanwhile, four Police ranks stationed at the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station have been arrested and are currently in custody at the Tactical Services Unit (TSU), as the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) continues its investigation into the circumstances surrounding Douglas’s death.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) assures the public that the matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness and that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation.
The Force remains committed to accountability and the rule of law and will take appropriate action against any rank found culpable, in accordance with the law.
Investigations are ongoing.
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