Last Chance U Football Head Coach Shot

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John Beam, coach from Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U,’ shot on Oakland campus

Beam’s role as coach of the Laney College Eagles saw him featured heavily in the Netflix documentary series “Last Chance U,” which showcased the Oakland football team.

Authorities are asking the public for help in identifying a potential suspect in the case.

The shooting occurred around noon on Thursday at Laney College in the Laney Field House, the Peralta Community College District said in a statement. The school district did not name the victim, citing privacy reasons, but said a senior member of staff from the athletic department had been taken to hospital following the incident.

Police placed the college campus into lockdown, however the threat from a shooter is no longer active, the district said. It described the shooting as a “frightening moment for our community” and said it was working with authorities to ensure the campus remains safe.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee (D) confirmed Beam had been shot in a post on social media. “The last two days have been incredibly heavy for our city,” she said, noting it was the “second shooting on an Oakland campus in two days.”