Report: John Beam
‘Last Chance U’ Coach Shot
Near College Football Field
Published
“Last Chance U” star and Laney College athletic director John Beam was reportedly shot on Thursday … and was transported to an area hospital for therapy.
His present situation has not been launched.
Acting Oakland Police Chief James Beere mentioned in a press convention they acquired reviews and calls earlier than midday about pictures being fired at Laney College.
When officers arrived, they positioned a wounded sufferer. He was transported to the hospital, the place he is at present being handled.
Chief Beere mentioned this was not an active-shooter incident, and the suspect — a person sporting all darkish clothes, together with a black hoodie — stays at massive.
While Chief Beere didn’t launch the sufferer’s title, native information retailers recognized him as Beam, who has served as Laney Eagles’ athletic director since 2006.
Beam can be widely known for his look within the hit Netflix sequence.
Since the heartbreaking information surfaced, followers have been flooding his Instagram with prayers, assist and properly needs.
Police say the investigation is ongoing … and officers are urging anybody with details about Thursday’s occasions to come back ahead.