OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland police on Friday arrested a 27-year-old former football player following the death of legendary Laney College coach, John Beam, who died from his gunshot wounds in what authorities described cryptically as a "targeted" shooting.

"I'd like to begin by taking a moment to honor the life of a man deeply beloved in this community," outgoing Police Chief Floyd Mitchell said. "Coach John Beam, unfortunately passed away this morning from a gunshot wound that he sustained yesterday. I know that Coach Beam meant a lot to the Oakland community and beyond."

Police read a statement from Beam's family, saying they were "devastated" at his death, but grateful for the police and community support.

ID of suspect

The news of Beam's death and subsequent arrest of Cedric Irving

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