Family alleges cover-up after man dies in police custody
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November 2, 2026
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(Kaieteur News) – The family of 32-year-old Gavin Kennard Douglas is demanding transparency and accountability from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) following his death in police custody at the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station on Saturday, October 31.
Speaking with Kaieteur News on Sunday, Douglas’ sister, Reanna Douglas, described her brother, a labourer of Crane Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara, as a hardworking man who was devoted to his family.
She recalled that police ranks had been closely monitoring him at a local gathering before intercepting him in a private, silver unmarked vehicle and directing him to drive to the station.
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