Bracebridge OPP are currently investigating a death at Beaver Creek correctional facility in Gravenhurst.
On December 18, 2022, at 9:50 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a report that an inmate suffered significant injuries after a serious assault at the Beaver Creek Correctional Facility in Gravenhurst.
The individual was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
The deceased has been identified as Leslie Ma, 31 years of age, of Alberta. A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place to determine the cause of death.
The Muskoka Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with the assistance of the OPP Forensic Identification Services and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
Details about a suspect or chargers were not released.
This is a developing story and more details will be provided as they become available