John Beam, college football coach in 'Last Chance U,' has died after being shot, police say

John Beam, college football coach in ‘Last Chance U,’ has died after being shot, police say Nation Nov 14, 2025 3:48 PM EST

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 suspect has been arrested.

Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced the coach’s death on Friday, a day after the shooting. Few other details were available. It was the second shooting in two days at a school in Oakland.

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Mayor Barbara Lee described Beam as a “giant” and a mentor, educator and lifeline for young people.

“For over 40 years, he has shaped leaders on and off th