OAKLAND, Calif. —

The man accused of shooting and killing longtime Oakland football coach John Beam appeared before a judge Tuesday, marking his first court appearance since being charged with murder.

Cedric Irving Jr., 27, appeared behind a glass barricade wearing a vest given to him by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. A judge ruled he must remain in jail and cannot be released on bail. Irving did not enter a plea during the appearance.

Prosecutors charged Irving with murder with gun enhancement charges. If convicted, he could serve 50 years to life in prison.

Oakland native and former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was present in court, along with members of Beam's family. The family, plus the district attorney and public defenders' office declined to comment after the hearing.

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