Overview
- Cedric Irving Jr., 27, made an initial court appearance Tuesday, did not enter a plea, and was ordered to remain in custody, with an arraignment set for Dec. 16.
- He is charged with murder and gun enhancements that carry a potential sentence of roughly 50 years to life, according to Alameda County prosecutors.
- A probable cause filing says Irving admitted to the shooting and was arrested early Friday at the San Leandro BART station with a handgun that officials say is tied to him and appears registered in his name.
- Oakland police describe the attack inside Laney College’s fieldhouse as a very targeted incident; authorities say Irving knew John Beam but was not a student and was known to loiter near campus.
- Investigators have not identified an official motive; the San Francisco Chronicle, citing anonymous sources, reports Irving mentioned “witchcraft,” a claim not confirmed by officials, as the DA moves to reinstate mandatory minimums for gun offenses.