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OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland police have arrested a suspect following the shooting of legendary Laney College football coach, John Beam.

The arrest was announced Friday, a day after Beam, 66, was shot before noon in the 900 block of Fallon Street, near the Laney Fieldhouse. That building is adjacent to the college’s football field and houses the school’s athletic facilities and resources, where Beam worked.

Police shared on social media that more information would be released during a noon press conference. (KTVU will stream the press conference live in the video player above.)

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Oakland Police Department Assistant Chief James Beere said the suspect fled the scene wearing dark-colored clothing.

Any motive for the shooting has not been discl

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