Laney College AD John Beam, former coach on Netflix's 'Last Chance U' shot on campus

Laney College athletic director and former head football coach John Beam was shot on campus on Thursday. His condition is unknown as of this report.

Oakland Police Assistant Chief James Beere told the media that the gunman has not been caught as of this report. “It’s a male, unknown race, wearing all dark clothing and a black hoodie,” Beere said, via the New York Post.

At first, the college released a statement identifying Beam as a “senior member of our athletic staff,” and revealed that the shooting occurred in the Laney Field House. The statement revealed that Beam was taken to a local hospital in the aftermath of the incident.

“A senior member of our athletic staff was shot on campus in the Laney Field House,” the junior college said in a statement to local outlet, KTVU. “The individual was immediately transported to a local hospital, and we are keeping them — and their loved ones — in our hearts during this incredibly difficult time.”

According to the report, the shooting happened noon in the 900 block of Fallon Street, adjacent to the college’s football field and athletic facilities — Beam’s place of work. At 12:16 p.m. local time, Peralta Community College District issued an emergency alert in response to an active shooter.

The alert reads as follows: “An active shooter has been reported at the Laney Fieldhouse. Please avoid the area. Stay locked down until further notice. We will update when we have more information.”

It was clarified by authorities after the fact that there was no active shooter situation and that only one person had been shot in the incident. Still, the suspect in the shooting remains at-large Thursday night.

Beam is best known for his role on Netflix’s “Last Chance U” when he was still coaching the team. “Last Chance U” is a show that followed junior college football programs around and documented their seasons — particularly the stories of the football players, how they got there, and more importantly, what they’ll do when they leave the two-year school.

In the years since appearing on the show, Beam has since moved on to an administration role. The move was made after he held the head coaching position since 2012. Beam joined the Laney football program in 2004 as the running backs coach after spending two decades as a high school coach in the Bay Area.

Over his career, he’s sent over 100 players to play Division I college football. 20 of them have become NFL players — seven of which have played in Super Bowls.