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Pat’s update: Deebo indicates things are positive:
Fox-2 journalist Sal Castaneda reports that San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in a robbery attempt over his Rolex watch.
The incident occurred in downtown San Francisco reportedly near Union Square. The extent of Pearsall’s injuries or further details haven’t been disclosed as of this writing.
In a separate report, NBC Bay Area’s Gia Vang shared that Pearsall had been shot but is in stable condition while the suspect is in custody.
Pearsall was drafted in the first round by the 49ers in the 2024 NFL Draft. The wide receiver was drafted with the 49ers knowing he was recovering from a shoulder injury.
“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 [Pearsall] is in stable condition,” Vang shared. “His office has been in touch with Central Command. More to come.”
The 49ers were hopeful of Pearsall’s return by Week 1, but nothing was confirmed.
This post will be updated when we receive more information.
Kyle’s update, 5:20 p.m. PT: According to the San Francisco Police Department, “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 and the suspect were shot. Both parties stable at SF General Hospital.”
Deebo Samuel says that Pearsall is OK:
Kyle’s update 6:55 p.m. PT: San Francisco’s mayor, Chief of Police, and the 49ers have issued statements. There has also been footage of Pearsall leaving the hospital within the past hour:
(1/2) I am extremely shocked and saddened about the shooting of 49ers player Ricky Pearsall today in Union Square. This kind of violence has no place in our city and will never be tolerated. My heart goes out to Mr. Pearsall and his family and I wish him a speedy recovery. https://t.co/ixcXh1SsVK
— SFPD Chief Scott (@SFPDChief) September 1, 2024
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
And the statement from the Niners:
“San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was the victim of an attempted robbery and shooting this afternoon. He sustained a bullet wound to his chest and is in serious but stable condition. We ask that you please respect his privacy at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ricky and the entire Pearsall family.”
