Police in Guyana are investigating an incident in Dartmouth Village, Essequibo Coast, in which a 28-year-old man dies and two children are injured. The death occurred on Monday, July 20, 2026, at about 17:30 hours at Ptolemy Avenue, Dartmouth. According to preliminary enquiries, Kelton Benn, of Ptolemy Avenue, goes to use an outdoor electrical area and is fatally electrocuted. Both outlets report that two children are also injured and taken to hospital for observation following the incident. The Guyana Police Force statement, as summarised by the reports, indicates that the investigation is ongoing and details of how the electrocution occurred have not yet been fully established. Authorities are expected to continue inquiries to determine the source of the electrical hazard and any contributing factors. The reports consistently describe the incident as an apparent electrocution and note that the children’s condition is being monitored in medical care.