"Last night, Peralta's chancellor, Tammeil Gilkerson, sent an email to all employees addressing the shooting and concerns about Beam's condition. "I understand that this news is shocking and upsetting to many," Gilkerson wrote. "Moreover, numerous news reports and rumors are circulating. I hope you'll join me in sending positive thoughts to John and his family, and in supporting colleagues and students who may be impacted.""
""I hope you'll join me in sending positive thoughts to John and his family, and in supporting colleagues and students who may be impacted." "At this time, we don't have clear information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting; however, I'm grateful to Community Safety and the Oakland Police Department, who responded quickly and are actively working collaboratively on the investigation. We are in close communication with authorities and will share additional information as it becomes available.""
""I'm grateful to the Oakland Police Department and our dedicated law enforcement partners for their swift work in making an arrest in the shooting of Coach Beam," Lee said. "This arrest is a testament to the effective collaboration and dedication of our law enforcement community." OPD has not released any further information about the motives or the suspect. Yesterday, the FBI confirmed to The Oaklandside that federal agents also responded to the scene and had offered assistance to OPD."
A suspect was arrested in the shooting of Laney College athletic director and former football coach John Beam. Beam was shot Thursday just before noon in the school's field house and was taken to Highland Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Peralta Community College District officials and Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson sent communications expressing shock, requesting support for those affected, and noting uncertainty about the shooting's circumstances while praising Community Safety and the Oakland Police Department for their response. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee thanked law enforcement for the swift arrest. OPD has not released motives or suspect details, and federal agents offered assistance.
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