OAKLAND, Calif. — An arrest has been made in the shooting of John Beam, a legendary college football coach known for his role in the Netflix series "Last Chance U." The incident occurred on Thursday at Laney College, where Beam is the athletic director. He remains in critical condition following the shooting. The Oakland Police Department confirmed that a suspect was taken into custody early Friday morning. The suspect was reportedly found with a firearm. Details surrounding the arrest have not been fully disclosed. Beam was shot shortly before noon on Thursday while at the Laney Fieldhouse. Authorities responded to the scene and found him suffering from gunshot wounds. Reports indicate that Beam was shot in the head. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for treatment. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee expressed her concern for Beam, stating, "Coach Beam is a giant in Oakland — a mentor, an educator, and a lifeline for thousands of young people. For over 40 years, he has shaped leaders on and off the field, and our community is shaken alongside his family." The shooting prompted a swift response from law enforcement, who initially treated the situation as if there was an active shooter. However, they later determined that was not the case. In response to the incident, Laney College closed for the remainder of the day, and in-person classes were canceled. The Peralta Community College District, which oversees Laney College, released a statement expressing their concern for Beam and his family. "The Peralta community is devastated by his shooting and deeply concerned for his well-being. We are stunned and heartbroken that such violence has touched our campus," said Mark Johnson, a spokesperson for the district. Beam has been a prominent figure in Bay Area football for over four decades. He joined Laney College in 2004 as a running backs coach and became the head coach in 2012, leading the team to two league titles. His players have gone on to achieve success, with 20 of them reaching the NFL. This incident marks the second shooting in two days at an Oakland school, following a shooting at Skyline High School where a student was injured but is now in stable condition. As the investigation continues, the community remains hopeful for Beam's recovery. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.