Beam died earlier Friday after a shooting on the Laney campus, where he was athletic director. A suspect, 27-year-old Cedric Irving Jr., is reportedly in custody and the authorities have described the attack as targeted, with the suspect and victim apparently knowing each other.

A legend might have been taken from the Oakland community, but the legacy of coach John Beam will live on through the lives of the people he touched.

In keeping with his advocacy against gun violence, the Warriors coach shined a spotlight on the matter following a recent tragedy.