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 police and community support.

"John Beam, who was a giant in Oakland and mentored thousands and thousands of you

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