Justin Benner’s Death and Police Accountability | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 26, 2026 · 2m

Tulsa police officers arrested Justin Benner, who later died in custody after being placed in a full-body restraint — a move that violated department policy — and left alone in his cell. Though not officially ruled a homicide, the state medical examiner labeled his death “unknown,” citing sudden cardiac death with contributing factors including restraint, trauma, and drug use. Bodycam footage shows officers using a Taser and ballistic shield on Benner, who appeared unsteady and was reportedly yelling phrases like “shoot him” and “help,” though he had no prior violent history. His family filed…