'It hit my heart': Hundreds turn out for Nex Benedict vigil in Owasso
Feb. 25, 2024 photos by Mike Simons, Tulsa World. Benedict’s high-profile death has caught the attention of millions across the globe.
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Police are investigating the death of a nonbinary student, Nex Benedict, who died after being involved in a fight inside an Owasso High School restroom.
"Owasso doesn’t really do much about the whole bullying thing," a student leader said. "I feel like it’s swept underneath the rug and kids aren’t really cared for.” #oklaed
“We understand that people are concerned, ... and we can assure everyone that this incident is being taken seriously and is being investigated thoroughly,” police said about the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict.
