Oakland’s celebrated former football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U” that showcased his success with players others wouldn’t gamble on, died Friday, a day after being shot on the college campus where he worked.Police arrested the 27-year-old suspect Friday. Authorities said he knew the 66-year-old coach, and it was a targeted attack.The shooting at Laney College rattled Oakland, with scores holding a vigil outside the hospital before he died. He was remembered as someone who would help anyone.
Remember watching Beam on Netflix's "Last Chance U" series, he was so beloved in his Oakland community, not just the football players. That said, wouldn't be surprised if this murder comes back to some disgruntled former player (or an associate of) simply because when it comes to the hood, no matter how hard you try, you can't please everyone and there's always some fool out there who when it comes problems, refuses to look in the mirror and would rather point the finger at you.
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