(KRON) -- Laney College Athletic Director John Beam was shot on campus near the college's football field in Oakland just before noon Thursday, sources confirmed to KRON4. Beam was rushed to a hospital. He is in critical condition, according to the Peralta Community College District.

UPDATE: Suspect arrested in shooting of legendary Oakland football coach John Beam

Beam, 66, was a football coach for 45 years -- between Skyline High School and Laney College -- before stepping down as Laney's head coach in 2024. He has held the position of Laney's athletic director since 2006.

The longtime football coach gained national attention after the Laney College Eagles were selected to be featured as the subject for the Netflix series "Last Chance U." The fifth season of the show follows Beam's pro

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