NFL star Ricky Pearsall in 'serious but stable condition' after getting shot in attempted robbery
NFL star Ricky Pearsall 'serious but stable condition' after gun shot in attempted robbery in San Francisco
NFL and San Francisco 49ers recent pick Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest in an attempted robbery as the star man was hospitalised on Saturday (Aug 31) evening. Pearsall, who had recently been picked by the San Francisco 49ers was at Union Square, a city landmark when the unfortunate incident occurred. At the time of writing, Pearsall was in serious but stable condition with current and former sides extending support to him in difficult moments.
Ricky Pearsall shot in chest
"San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was the victim of an attempted robbery and shooting this afternoon," the team said.
Opening up on the incident, San Francisco Mayor London Breed extended support to Pearsall and his family while confirming the details. She also confirmed that an arrest was made immediately as the San Francisco Police rushed to the scene.
"SFPD (San Francisco Police Department) was on scene immediately and an arrest of the shooter was made. My thoughts are with Ricky and his family at this time," she posted on X.
This afternoon, there was an attempted robbery in Union Square involving San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and he was shot.
SFPD was on scene immediately and an arrest of the shooter was made.
My thoughts are with Ricky and his family at this time.
We will… — London Breed (@LondonBreed) September 1, 2024
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According to the San Francisco Police Department, a physical altercation between Pearsall and the suspect ensued during the attempted robbery and both were injured. Pearsall and the suspect were later transported to San Francisco General Hospital.
Pearsall plays as a wide receiver for the 49ers and played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils and Florida Gators. Pearsall was drafted by the 49ers in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft in the close season.
The suspect, a 17-year-old male from Tracy, Calif., has been arrested, according to San Francisco Police Chief William Scott. He said that the suspect was acting alone "as far as we know" but said that the many surveillance cameras in the area would be checked as the investigation continues. San Francisco Mayor London Breed confirmed that Pearsall is in stable condition. Scott added that Pearsall had been alert enough to speak to police about the shooting but there would be further dialogue as Pearsall recovers.