John Beam's impact at Laney College and in Oakland, Calif. is one of love and support. Courtesy of the Peralta Community College District Jordan Whittley is anticipating a phone call that will never ...

An Oakland, Calif., man was charged with murder Monday for the “targeted” assassination of legendary Laney College football coach John Beam, who he allegedly shot because he believed the star of ...

The man accused of killing Laney College athletic director and longtime football coach John Beam has been charged with murder and also faces a gun enhancement in the case. Cedric Irving faces 50 years ...

(KRON) — The man arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of legendary Oakland football coach John Beam has been charged with murder. Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright honored his deceased coach John Beam by taking a knee in the end zone ...

Laney College football icon John Beam was tragically killed in a senseless attack. NBA star Steph Curry and Warriors coach Steve Kerr have paid emotional tributes to the beloved coach and athletic ...

Laney College athletic director John Beam died after being shot on campus on November 13, 2025. The "very targeted" shooting led to a swift arrest of a man known to Beam. Beam was celebrated for his ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - A growing memorial now sits near the office of Laney College athletic director and former head football coach John Beam, who was slain in a campus shooting. While the flowers and ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Celebrated former football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U” that showcased the connections he made with players others wouldn’t gamble on, ...

John Beam, a football coach featured in Netflix’s sports docuseries “Last Chance U,” died Friday morning after being shot on an Oakland college campus Thursday. He was 66. A suspect has been arrested, ...

John Beam, the Laney College athletic director and former football coach who was featured in Netflix's "Last Chance U," died Friday morning after being shot on campus Thursday, authorities said. A ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — College football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U,” has died after being shot on campus, the Oakland Police Department said Friday, and a ...