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Bears’ Nahshon Wright Honors Slain Coach John Beam With Emotional End-Zone Interception

Wright’s gesture refocused attention on what police call a targeted killing of the Laney College icon.

Overview

  • With 42 seconds left in the first half, Wright intercepted J.J. McCarthy’s end-zone pass intended for Jordan Addison, a pivotal play in Chicago’s 19-17 win in Minneapolis.
  • “He was watching over me,” Wright said afterward, adding that he plans to give the interception ball to Beam’s family.
  • Beam was shot on the Laney College campus and died the next day at Highland Hospital, according to officials.
  • Oakland police arrested 27-year-old Cedric Irving Jr. in connection with the shooting and said the attack was targeted.
  • Wright played for Beam at Laney in 2018, helped win a state title, was named an honorary captain for the game, and was consoled on the sideline by Bears assistant Al Harris.