Ricky Pearsall, a first-round draft pick for the San Francisco 49ers, was allegedly shot during a robbery attempt in downtown San Francisco on Saturday. Local media reports indicate that Pearsall is currently in stable condition.
BREAKING: 49ers Ricky Pearsall has been shot in Union Square in an attempted robbery. According to Sup. Peskin's office, the suspect is in custody and Ricky is in stable condition. His office has been in touch with Central Command. More to come. @nbcbayarea
— Gia Vang (@Gia_Vang) August 31, 2024
The individual in question is reportedly in custody as well. As per Sean Cunningham from Fox 40 in Sacramento, citing the San Francisco Police Department, Pearsall sustained a gunshot wound to the chest following a confrontation with the suspect over the firearm.
Per SFPD: 49ers Ricky Pearsall was shot through the chest in a robbery attempt over a Rolex. He was headed to a signing event on Geary & Market. There was a struggle for the gun. Both Ricky & the suspect were shot. Both parties stable at SF General Hospital.
— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) September 1, 2024
Our statement on the tragic shooting today of @49ers WR Ricky Pearsall. This kind of violence is unacceptable in our city. pic.twitter.com/nXT8CMfNV8
— Evan Sernoffsky (@EvanSernoffsky) September 1, 2024
