Man charged with murder in shooting of Oakland football coach and ‘Last Chance U’ star John Beam
Cedric Irving Jr. faces multiple charges including targeting a vulnerable victim and firearm discharge, with a possible sentence of 50 years to life, prosecutors said.
- A man named Cedric Irving was charged with murder for shooting Oakland football coach John Beam.
- Beam was a father figure who forged relationships with players and led a successful football program at Laney College.
- Irving allegedly targeted Beam for a specific reason and admitted to the shooting while carrying the firearm used.
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Man charged with murder of 'Last Chance U' coach allegedly confessed, according to court documents
The man accused of fatally shooting beloved Northern California football coach John Beam was charged with murder Monday after he confessed to the killing, according to allegations in court documents obtained Monday
Man charged with murder in shooting of Oakland football coach and ‘Last Chance U’ star John Beam
A 27-year-old man was charged Monday with murder in the shooting death of celebrated former football coach John Beam, who died Friday after being shot in the head on the junior college campus in Oakland where he worked.
Alleged Shooter of Laney College Football Coach Reportedly Claimed Coach Used Witchcraft on Him
It appears there are some mental health issues with the 27-year-old man accused of fatally shooting Laney College coach John Beam, as he reportedly told investigators that he shot Beam because he thought Beam was performing witchcraft on him.Tributes continue pouring in for legendary former Skyline High and Laney College football coach John Beam, who died on Friday after being shot on the Laney College campus early Thursday afternoon. There are …
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