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Laney College Coach Shot; Investigation Underway in Oakland

11/14/2025

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The Oakland Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured John Beam, a football coach at Laney College, on November 14, 2025.
Beam, 58, was shot at least once near the Laney Fieldhouse and is currently hospitalized; his condition is unknown.
A male suspect in dark clothing fled the scene, and no arrests have been made.
Laney College confirmed Beam's senior staff position and expressed support for him and his family.
Beam has coached over 20 NFL players and appeared in the Netflix documentary "Last Chance U."

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The Oakland Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured John Beam, a football coach at Laney College, on November 14, 2025.
Beam, 58, was shot at least once near the Laney Fieldhouse and is currently hospitalized; his condition is unknown.
A male suspect in dark clothing fled the scene, and no arrests have been made.
Laney College confirmed Beam's senior staff position and expressed support for him and his family.
Beam has coached over 20 NFL players and appeared in the Netflix documentary "Last Chance U."