Did police fail Bobby Ramroop? Why a Toronto man’s family has been left with anguish — and hauntingly familiar questions

Framed photos and poster boards line Debbie Indal’s apartment.

Her son, Taresh Ramroop, smiles back from most of them — in a red cap and gown after graduating from Seneca College; in his purple and black FedEx uniform; as a small boy in a white dress shirt and belted slacks.

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Debbie opens the curtain in her son’s room. Taresh (Bobby) Ramroop died after falling from his apartment. Police had been trying to talk him during a mental-health crisis.

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Taresh (Bobby) Ramroop.

The tragedy resurfaced criticisms on the preparedness of emergency services in handling individuals in crisis.

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The view from Ramroop’s window.

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Debbie Indal and Vanessa Persaud.

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Debbie Indal sets flowers at the fence where her son died.

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Debbie Indal still lives in the apartment from which her son fell.

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Mother Debbie Indal and sister Vanessa Persaudr are suing Toronto police after Bobby fell from his apartment balcony during an interaction with police.

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