TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa County's top prosecutor said juvenile charges are not warranted in connection with a fight at Owasso High School involving a 16-year-old who died the following day.
Owasso police said a month ago that 16-year-old Nex Benedict “did not die as a result of trauma” the nonbinary student had suffered in a fight at school. An autopsy report indicates Nex committed suicide.
Photo gallery: Vigil held for Nex Benedict in Oklahoma City
NEX BENEDICT OWASSO STUDENT DEATH
People attend a candlelight service for Nex Benedict at Point A Gallery, 2124 N.W. 39 St., in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.
NATE BILLINGS, FOR THE OKLAHOMAN
NEX BENEDICT OWASSO STUDENT DEATH
People attend a candlelight service for Nex Benedict at Point A Gallery, 2124 N.W. 39 St., in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.
NATE BILLINGS, FOR THE OKLAHOMAN
NEX BENEDICT OWASSO STUDENT DEATH
Madison Bowman attends a candlelight service for Nex Benedict at Point A Gallery, 2124 N.W. 39 St., in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.
NATE BILLINGS, FOR THE OKLAHOMAN
NEX BENEDICT OWASSO STUDENT DEATH
People attend a candlelight service for Nex Benedict at Point A Gallery, 2124 N.W. 39 St., in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.
NATE BILLINGS, FOR THE OKLAHOMAN
NEX BENEDICT OWASSO STUDENT DEATH
People attend a candlelight service for Nex Benedict at Point A Gallery in Oklahoma City on Saturday. Owasso police are investigating the death of the Owasso High School student. Benedict, who identified as nonbinary and used gender-neutral pronouns, was involved in a fight in an Owasso High School restroom on Feb. 8, the day before the 16-year-old’s death. Police say a preliminary autopsy report indicates Benedict did not die as a result of trauma. Vigils are to continue Sunday at 111 Reconciliation Way in Tulsa; Redbud Festival Park, 109 N. Main St. in Owasso; and Disciples Christian Church, 5800 Douglas Lane in Bartlesville. All three events are to start at 6:30 p.m.
NATE BILLINGS, FOR THE OKLAHOMAN
NEX BENEDICT OWASSO STUDENT DEATH
Madison Bowman attends a candlelight service for Nex Benedict on Saturday.
NATE BILLINGS, FOR THE OKLAHOMAN
NEX BENEDICT OWASSO STUDENT DEATH
People attend a candlelight service for Nex Benedict at Point A Gallery, 2124 N.W. 39 St., in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.
NATE BILLINGS, FOR THE OKLAHOMAN
NEX BENEDICT OWASSO STUDENT DEATH
People attend a candlelight service for Nex Benedict at Point A Gallery, 2124 N.W. 39 St., in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.
Owasso police said a month ago that 16-year-old Nex Benedict “did not die as a result of trauma” the nonbinary student had suffered in a fight at school. An autopsy report indicates Nex committed suicide.
