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John Beam, college football coach in ‘Last Chance U,’ has died after being shot, police say

John Beam, college football coach in ‘Last Chance U,’ has died after being shot, police say

Summary

John Beam, a college football coach featured in the Netflix series "Last Chance U," died after being shot on a school campus in Oakland, California. The police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting.

Key Facts

  • John Beam was a college football coach at Laney College in Oakland, California.
  • He was featured in the 2020 season of Netflix’s “Last Chance U.”
  • Beam died after being shot on the Laney College campus.
  • The shooting occurred a day after another shooting at a different Oakland school.
  • A suspect was arrested by the Oakland Police.
  • Beam joined Laney College in 2004 and became the head coach in 2012.
  • Under his leadership, Laney College won two league titles.
  • Beam helped 20 of his players reach the NFL.
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