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Cedric Irving Jr., charged with murder in the shooting of former football coach John Beam appears in court Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Oakland, Calif. (Noah Berger/San Francisco Chronicle via AP, Pool)

OAKLAND, Calif. – The 27-year-old man charged with shooting the widely beloved and 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.

Irving, who appeared wearing a sleeveless, padded vest, did not e

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