San Francisco 49ers first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall was reported shot during an attempted robbery in downtown San Francisco on Saturday, Mayor London Breed confirmed.
“This afternoon, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery in Union Square,” Breed said in a statement. “San Francisco Police Department officers immediately responded to the scene and arrested the shooter.”
“Our hearts go out to Ricky and his family right now.”
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San Francisco 49ers player Ricky Pearsall works out during training camp at the SAP Performance facility on July 29, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Tearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The 49ers released a statement on the incident, saying Pearsall's condition was “serious but stable.”
“He sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and is in serious but stable condition,” the statement said. “We ask that you respect his privacy at this time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ricky and the entire Pearsall family.”
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Niners wide receiver Deebo Samuel also posted to X, “He's doing great. Thank goodness!!!!”, apparently referring to Pearsall's condition.
The San Francisco Fire Department told Fox News Digital that two victims were found with apparent gunshot wounds near Grant and Geary streets. The initial 911 call was made at 3:38 p.m., and both victims were transported to a hospital by paramedics.
San Francisco 49ers player Ricky Pearsall works out during minicamp on June 5, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Tearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
San Francisco police added that “two males with injuries” were found at the scene and were taken to a local hospital for medical attention, after which police released the results of their preliminary investigation.
“Officers learned that one of the suspects attempted to rob the victim, San Francisco 49ers player Ricky Pearsall,” a statement from San Francisco Police read. “During the attempted robbery, a physical struggle ensued, resulting in injuries to both the suspect and victim. The suspect is in custody and charges are currently pending. All information is preliminary and more details will be released as they become available.”
After a standout season at Florida in 2023, where he threw for 1,027 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games, Pearsall was selected 31st overall by the 49ers in the 2024 NFL Draft.
But Pearsall missed most of the preseason with a shoulder injury, which head coach Kyle Shanahan called a subluxation. Shanahan said Pearsall's most recent subluxation occurred on Aug. 6, but he battled it through practice.
Ricky Pearsall of the San Francisco 49ers during training camp at the SAP Performance Facility on July 31, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
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Pearsall has also been bothered by a hamstring injury that caused him to miss all three of the 49ers' preseason games.
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