Oakland's celebrated former football coach John Beam died Friday (November 14). Beam was featured in the Netflix series 'Last Chance U' that showcased his success with players others wouldn't gamble on. He passed away a day after being shot on the college campus where he worked.Beam's shooting came a day after a student was shot at Oakland's Skyline High School. The student is in stable condition. The mayor said the back-to-back shootings on Oakland campuses demonstrate "the gun violence crisis playing out in real time.
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'Last Chance U' Coach John Beam Passes Away After Being Shot On College Campus Where He Worked
November 16, 2025
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