Fans of football were rocked when Last Chance U star and football coach John Beam was killed. The football legend died after being shot in the head in what authorities are calling a targeted killing.

Tragically, just days prior to his death, Beam complained about the lack of security on campus at Laney College in Oakland. In the days prior to his death, there had been a fire and a break-in in the area. Speaking with the Citizen at the “Taco ’Bout Safety” event, Beam expressed concern about security at the field house.

Two days later, he died.

According to Beam, security showed him a security video of a theft at the field house. However, no one stopped the crooks or detained anyone. The football coach believed there weren’t enough guards at the four colleges in the district.

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