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Shooting at California college injures beloved athletic director

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A gunman opened fire at a community college that was once featured in the Netflix documentary series, "Last Chance U." John Beam, the athletic director and former football coach at Laney College in Oakland, California, was critically wounded in the attack.

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  • A gunman opened fire at Laney College in Oakland, critically wounding athletic director John Beam. 7s
  • John Beam is known nationally for his role in the Netflix documentary series 'Last Chance U.' 12s
  • The shooting occurred at the college's sports complex just before noon, prompting a brief campus lockdown. 21s
  • Police stated there is no active threat, but the suspect remains at large. 39s
  • Beam is a respected figure in Oakland's football community, with former players expressing support after the incident. 1m 13s
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