'He needed help and didn’t get it': Neighbours say man who died in London, Ont. fire had mental health issues
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Neighbours describe Jeremy Carson as a 'kind-hearted man and talented jeweller,' but add that he recently struggled with mental health issues. Carson passed away on the night of March 9, 2024 after a fire in his unit at 33 Becher St. in London.
Neighbours describe Jeremy Carson as a “kind-hearted man and talented jeweller,” but add that he recently struggled with mental health issues.
Carson passed away on the night of March 9, 2024 after a fire in his unit at 33 Becher St. in London.
His dog was able to escape and is now living with another resident across the street.
“He needed help and didn't get it, and we want to know why not,” said neighbour and friend Adam McNeill. “We lost a neighbour and friend in a really tight knit, supportive community.”
McNeill and other residents in the area said Carson’s mental state started devolving in recent weeks.
“'We rallied to get this person the support they needed,” said McNeill.
He added, “The authorities did come and take him away whether he wanted that help or not. We were relieved, and we thought he's going to get the help he needs. Twelve hours later he was dropped off and his situation continued to degenerate in a tragic and sad way. There was nothing more we could do.”
