Bracebridge OPP are investigating a death following an incident at Beaver Creek Institution in Gravenhurst.
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, shortly after 8:30 p.m., members of Bracebridge OPP were notified of an altercation that had occurred earlier in the day involving inmates at the correctional facility.
One individual was transported to hospital where he was later pronounced deceased, following injuries sustained during an altercation involving other inmates.
The deceased has been identified as Devon PASKIMIN, 45 years old of Gravenhurst.
A post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the cause of death. At the time of death, the inmate had been serving a life sentence since May 12, 2003.
No staff members were injured during this incident.
The investigation is being conducted by the Bracebridge OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by Correctional Service Canada and the OPP’s Forensic Identification Services.
