On July 30, 2026, officers with the Key West Police Department responded to Benihana on South Roosevelt Boulevard after receiving reports of a physical disturbance inside the restaurant. Dispatch advised officers that the situation was escalating and that chairs were reportedly being thrown in the bar area. Upon arrival, officers found the parties separated and spoke with two women who appeared to have blood on their clothing, arms, and faces. According to the police report, the confrontation began after a male suspect allegedly made an inappropriate comment toward one of the women. Both women confronted him about the remark, leading to a verbal altercation as restaurant employees attempted to keep the parties separated. Police reported that the suspect became increasingly confrontational before allegedly swinging a closed fist and striking one of the women. The confrontation then turned physical, with the suspect allegedly striking both women while his girlfriend also became involved in the altercation. Watch the body cam footage as Key West officers respond to the restaurant, investigate the reported fight, and make contact with those involved. This video is presented for news, documentary, and educational purposes. FirstResponderFiles receives content through open records requests, and the footage is intended for educational purposes. Our objective is to show law enforcement interactions, emphasizing education over public embarrassment or ridicule. Join us as we strive to provide valuable insights and promote understanding in the realm of law enforcement.