On Wednesday, a student was shot at Skyline High School and survived. Then on Thursday, Coach John Beam was fatally shot at Laney College
Breakdown
- Oakland residents reacted to two school shootings in one week, with one resulting in the death of coach John Beam.
- A gun buyback event, organized by the Oakland Police Department and Mount Zion Baptist Church, became a venue for honoring Beam and discussing gun violence. 36s
- The first gun turned in at the event was an AK-47, highlighting the seriousness of the issue. 1m 15s
- Police reported that suspects have been arrested in both shootings, which are not related. 1m 35s
- Community members called for more opportunities for youth and more positive role models like Coach Beam to address the root causes of gun violence. 2m 41s