Coach John Beam of 'Last Chance U' Fatally Shot at Laney College

Tragic Loss of Coach John Beam

• 💔 The city of Oakland is mourning the death of legendary football coach John Beam, 66, who was fatally shot.
• 📺 Beam was prominently featured in Season 5 of the Netflix docuseries 'Last Chance U', which highlighted his mentorship at Laney College.
• 🎯 He dedicated his life to changing the lives of hundreds of football players and guiding them toward success.

Investigation and Suspect Details

• 🚨 The suspect, identified as Cedric Irving Jr., 27, has been taken into custody.
• 📍 Police state the shooting occurred at Laney College, where Beam served as athletic director and coach for four decades before retiring in 2024.
• 🔫 A ghost gun was recovered at the scene.

Nature of the Incident

• 💬 Police confirmed that the suspect knew Coach Beam but was not one of his former players.
• 🤝 While they did not have a close relationship, Beam was known for being open to helping members of the community.
• 🎯 The incident is described as targeted, with the suspect going to the campus for a specific reason.