Overview
- Officers tracked the 27-year-old to the San Leandro BART station before dawn Friday using surveillance video, and he was taken into custody after leaving the Laney fieldhouse scene.
- Investigators say the shooting was a very targeted incident involving someone who knew Beam, with officials declining to discuss motive while the inquiry continues.
- The suspect provided a statement to police after his arrest, a weapon was recovered, and the case has been referred to the district attorney for charging decisions, with a court appearance expected Tuesday.
- Beam had publicly questioned campus security two days before the attack, as the Peralta district shifted in recent years from armed deputies to largely unarmed guards, intensifying debate over safety at Laney.
- The city and sports community are mourning the 66-year-old mentor featured in Netflix’s Last Chance U, with vigils, tributes from prominent athletes and coaches, and community events focused on reducing gun violence.