Laney College active shooter: 1 shot near Fieldhouse in Peralta- What we know so far

One person was shot near the Laney College Fieldhouse in Oakland around 11:53 a.m. Thursday, prompting an active shooter alert and shelter-in-place order.

Updated on: Nov 14, 2025, 08:47:52 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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One person was shot near the Fieldhouse at Laney College of the Peralta Community Colleges in Oakland, California on Thursday afternoon.

Mercury News confirmed that one person was shot in the incident, which happened at around 11:53 a.m. near the Laney Fieldhouse- the sports facility inside the campus.

An active shooter alert was sent out to the campus community on Thursday afternoon and a shelter in place was issued.

The Orange County Sheriff's office confirmed that the injured victim of the shooting is the legendary Oakland area college football coach, John Beam. Beam was transported to a hospital and his undergoing treatment, but his current condition is unknown.

Also read: Who is John Beam? Legendary Oakland football coach reportedly shot at Laney College shooting

No one else was injured and Orange County Sheriff confirmed that it was an isolated incident.

Laney College is located in Oakland, California, near the Lake Merritt area in the city’s downtown district.

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Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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