Oakland homicide victim John Beam was ‘more than a coach,’ police chief says
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — John Beam devoted 45 years of his life to coaching rising Oakland football players at Laney College and Skyline High School. On and off the field, he served as a mentor and motivator for thousands of young athletes. Beam was shot on Laney College’s campus near the football field Thursday before […]
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- One person was shot at Laney College in Oakland Thursday. According to a notification sent out to students, the shooter has been reported at Laney Field House. A 58-year-old man was shot near the football field at the school and taken to the hospital, according to…
(KRON) -- Laney College Athletic Director John Beam was shot on campus near the college's football field in Oakland just before noon Thursday, sources confirmed to KRON4. Beam was rushed to a hospital, and his condition is unknown at this time. Beam was the head football coach for 45 years…
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- A memorial for a beloved Oakland football coach, John Beam, continues to grow at Laney College in the wake of his violent death. Beam devoted 45 years of his life to coaching rising athletes at Laney and Skyline High School. He coached more than 20 players who…