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Arrest Made in Targeted Killing of Laney College Coach John Beam

Police identified Cedric Irving Jr. as an acquaintance of Beam, prompting fresh scrutiny of campus safety after the coach’s warnings about unarmed security.

Overview

  • Irving, 27, was arrested before dawn at the San Leandro BART station after an overnight search, and officers said he was armed when taken into custody.
  • Police described the shooting as a very targeted incident, not a robbery, and said Irving and Beam were acquainted though not close.
  • Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses; Irving provided a statement, charges are expected after district attorney review, and a court appearance is slated for Tuesday.
  • Laney College went into lockdown following the shooting and was later cleared, with officials urging the public to rely on district and police updates as services reopened.
  • Beam had urged reinstating armed security a day earlier, and tributes from across sports including Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr underscored his decades of mentorship and community impact.