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On the steps of the Massachusetts State House in Boston, Jennifer Root Bannon speaks at the podium on Sept. 4., 2020. Juston's father Evan Root holds a photograph of his son. (David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

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It's been 3 years since Juston Root was killed by police. His sister still wants answers

Today marks three years since police shot and killed 41-year-old Juston Root in Chestnut Hill. His sister, Jennifer Root Bannon, maintains that police mishandled his case.

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