OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland community members and leaders gathered on Saturday in the wake of a pair of shootings at two city schools to condemn the deadly violence.

The backstory:

On Wednesday, a student was shot at Skyline High School and survived. Then on Thursday, legendary football coach John Beam was shot at Laney College.

He died on Friday.

Authorities have arrested suspects they say were involved in each of the shootings.

Police tell KTVU the incidents are not related.

What they're saying:

"Our thoughts, our prayers and condolences go out to his family, friends and our entire city. Coach Beam was loved and knew everyone in Oakland," said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.

Lee spoke about Beam at a gun buyback event in Oakland on Saturday. It was organized by the Oakland Police Depa

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