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College football coach John Beam from ‘Last Chance U’ has died after being shot, Oakland police say
- On Nov. 13, 2025, John Beam, Laney College athletic director, was shot shortly before noon inside the Laney College Field House on the 900 block of Fallon Street, and police secured the facilities.
- Laney College athletic director John Beam rose to national attention after Netflix's `Last Chance U` in 2020, building a decades-long coaching career at Skyline and Laney with 15 league championships and over 20 NFL players.
- Authorities arrested 27-year-old Cedric Irving Jr. early Friday at the San Leandro BART station after an overnight manhunt; police said Irving knew Beam but `did not have a relationship` and described Beam as `targeted`, while motive and charges remain pending.
- Coach John Beam `passed away this morning` from his gunshot wound, and Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee praised law enforcement, saying `This arrest is a testament to the effective collaboration and dedication of our law enforcement community.`
- The shooting came less than 24 hours after a student was wounded at Skyline High, and officials say the Oakland Police Department investigation remains active with FBI assistance.
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Netflix 'Last Chance U' coach John Beam dies, suspected shooter in custody
A suspect has been arrested in the shooting of John Beam, the legendary Oakland, California, football coach who was featured in the Netflix show "Last Chance U," police confirmed Friday.
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