A 32-year-old man, Gavin Kennard Douglas, dies while in police custody at the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station in Guyana. One outlet reports an autopsy that finds blunt force trauma to his head and visible marks of violence on his body, while other reports describe the incident that led to his death and cite further steps being taken by authorities.

Kaieteur News reports that the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) launches or continues an investigation into the death, including details about how he was found at the lockups. The same outlet also focuses on public and family reaction, saying the man’s relatives allege a cover-up and are calling for transparency and accountability. INews Guyana emphasizes the OPR investigation process, including a police statement about the death and the start of the probe. Across reports, government officials, family members, and political figures are calling for a thorough, independent inquiry into the circumstances.