An arrest has been made in Thursday’s shooting of legendary former football coach John Beam on the Laney School campus in Oakland, California, based on the Oakland Police Division.
Extra particulars on the arrest weren’t instantly launched.
Beam, featured in Netflix’s “Final Likelihood U,” is a soccer legend within the Bay Space and had coached the game for over 40 years earlier than changing into solely the varsity’s athletic director final yr. He stays within the hospital and his situation isn’t clear.
Director of Athletics at Laney School John Beam.
Laney School
Beam was on the Laney Fieldhouse when he was shot shortly earlier than midday on Thursday, authorities mentioned. The alleged shooter fled the scene.
Authorities reply to a taking pictures at Laney School in Oakland, California, Nov. 13, 2025.
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Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee mentioned in a press release on Thursday, “Coach Beam is a big in Oakland — a mentor, an educator, and a lifeline for hundreds of younger folks.”
“We’re praying for him,” Lee mentioned.
Director of Athletics at Laney School John Beam.
Laney School
The mayor mentioned on Friday after the arrest, “I am grateful to the Oakland Police Division and our devoted legislation enforcement companions for his or her swift work.”
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