John Beam dead: Laney College football coach who starred in Last Chance U dies after shooting | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAssociated PressFriday 14 November 2025 21:34 GMTPolice work the scene after a shooting at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)College football coach John Beam, known for his appearance in the Netflix series "Last Chance U," has died a day after being shot at Laney College in Oakland, California.Police announced Beam's death Friday, stating that it was a "very targeted incident" and that the suspect and Beam knew each other.Beere did not elaborate on how they knew each other or why the suspect was on campus, saying the suspect played football at Skyline High School but not when Beam worked there.Police said a gun was recovered and that technology, including campus and public transit cameras, aided in the arrest.Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee described Beam as a "giant" and a mentor who had shaped leaders for over 40 years, with two of his former players, now in the NFL, sharing their heartbreak.In fullNetflix star and football coach John Beam dies a day after shooting on college campusThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in