A man has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting of John Beam, the longtime Laney College football coach known widely for his appearance in Netflix’s Last Chance U. Oakland police confirmed the arrest on Friday, while Beam passed away after being shot on the college campus, reports suggest.

Authorities have released limited information about the circumstances of the attack. The incident marks the second shooting at an Oakland school within 48 hours; a Skyline High School student was injured in a separate case a day earlier and is now in stable condition.

Local leaders expressed deep concern over the violence. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee called Beam a pillar of the community, describing him as a “giant" and a mentor who has shaped generations of young athletes. “For over 40

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