‘Last Chance U’ Star John Beam Dead At 66 After Being Shot On Campus

“Last Chance U” star John Beam — a longtime soccer coach who devoted his life to serving to the youth by means of sports activities — has handed away at 66 years previous after being shot on campus, Oakland P.D. confirmed on Friday.

As we beforehand reported, gunfire broke out on the Laney College campus on Thursday — particulars surrounding the capturing weren’t revealed … however native retailers confirmed Beam was struck and brought to a close-by hospital.

In a press convention, Oakland PD acknowledged Beam died Friday morning as a result of accidents he suffered.

A suspect was arrested Friday morning exterior of Oakland … though it’s unclear if the person in custody had any ties to Beam.

He retired from teaching after 4 many years final season … however remained the athletic director at Laney till his dying.

Beam joined this system again in 2004 as an assistant … and took over as head coach in 2012.

Over the course of his teaching profession, he led twenty athletes who went on to play within the NFL.

While he was already a staple within the space, Beam grew in reputation when he was on season 5 of the hit Netflix present documenting the Eagles’ season.