John Beam has passed away after being shot in the Laney College Campus in Oakland, California. The 66-year-old was attacked on Thursday and breathed his last a day later. Beam featured in the Netflix documentary 'Last Chance U' and tributes have since flown in for the Oakland football legend.

Beam had coached for more than 40 years before retiring last year. He took up the role of an athletic director in 2025 and occupied the same until his passing. As per his biography on the college's website, at least 20 of his players have gone on to the NFL.

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As per Associated Press, police said the shooting happened Thursday before noon, and officers arrived to find Beam shot. He was taken to the hos

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