OAKLAND, Calif. — The 27-year-old man charged with shooting former Oakland community college football coach John Beam made an initial court appearance Tuesday and will continue to be held without bail.

Cedric Irving Jr. has been charged with murder and several enhancements in Beam’s death, and he could face 50 years to life in prison if convicted, Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson said at a news conference Monday.

He did not enter a plea Tuesday and his arraignment was set for Dec. 16.

Prosecutors have not provided a motive for the shooting at Laney College.

Beam, 66, was a giant in the local community, a father figure who forged deep relationships with his players while fielding a team that regularly competed for championships. The Netflix docuseries “Last Chance U

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