John Beam, 'Last Chance U' Coach, Dies After Campus Shooting in Oakland

Honoring Coach John Beam

• 😔 Coach John Beam, a beloved figure in the Oakland community, passed away this morning from a gunshot wound sustained yesterday.
• 💔 He was known for his significant impact on the community and beyond, including his role in Netflix's “Last Chance U.”

Incident Details

• 📍 On November 13th, Oakland Police Department officers responded to Laney College following reports of a shooting.
• 🚑 Upon arrival, they found Coach John Beam suffering from gunshot wounds and transported him to a local hospital in critical condition.

Suspect Apprehension

• 🔍 With community assistance and the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, authorities identified a suspect.
• 👮 On November 14th, a deputy observed an individual matching the suspect's description at the San Leandro BART station and took him into custody.
• 👤 The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Cedric Irving.

Suspect's Relationship to Victim

• ⚠️ While the suspect, Cedric Irving, knew Coach Beam, they did not have a close relationship.
• 🎯 Investigators described the incident as targeted, noting that Coach Beam was known for being open to helping various individuals in the community, even those he didn't know well.