Owasso High School Student Dies After Bathroom Altercation; Police Investigate A 16-year-old Owasso High School student, Nex Benedict, passed away following a fight in the school bathroom on February 20, 2024. Police are investigating whether the injuries sustained during the fight directly caused her death or if an underlying medical condition contributed. The Owasso Police Department (OPD) stated they are awaiting medical reports before releasing more information. "Police now saying that they're just not sure that the cause of death of this child was the beating they received in the girls' bathroom, or perhaps they died of natural causes due to some potentially unknown medical issue." said UnderTheDeskNews, a YouTuber who has been following this case. The incident has raised questions about the response of a teacher who was present during the fight but failed to call for an ambulance. This delay in medical attention may have had significant consequences. The investigation is ongoing, and the OPD is urging anyone with information to come forward. The school community is mourning the loss of Nex Benedict, and the tragedy serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing school violence and ensuring the safety of all students. The OPD is committed to thoroughly investigating this incident to determine the full circumstances and ensure accountability.
Nex Benedict (they/them), a 16-year-old student at a public high school in Owasso, Oklahoma, died on Feb. 8 after being beaten in the school's restro…
