Photo gallery: Vigil held for Nex Benedict in Oklahoma City
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NEX BENEDICT OWASSO STUDENT DEATH
Madison Bowman attends a candlelight service for Nex Benedict on Saturday.
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.
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Nex Benedict's death: All the coverage from the Tulsa World, Owasso Reporter
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Sophomore Nex Benedict died the day after getting into a fight in a school bathroom with girls the 16-year-old identified as bullies. The DA called it an "instance of mutual combat."