National Football League (NFL) wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery on Saturday afternoon, the San Francisco 49ers announced on social media.
The 49ers rookie, 23, resisted an attempted robbery and sustained bodily injury, injuring both himself and the 17-year-old suspect, according to a press conference with San Francisco authorities.
Police said officers administered first aid before paramedics transported Pearsall and the suspect to a local hospital. (Related article: Judge sentences man who shot and killed NFL star)
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San Francisco Police Chief William Scott said at a press conference that the suspect fired multiple shots, “strike[ing]both Mr. Pearsall and the suspect,” and that Mr. Pearsall was in “serious but stable” condition.
Crazy!! #49ers WR Ricky Pearsall walks to an ambulance after being shot.
Thankfully he's OK. pic.twitter.com/ZTnk5vmoA9
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San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said police have arrested the suspect and will be filing charges in juvenile court.
“Given that the suspect is currently a minor, charges will be filed in juvenile court while we continue to review the evidence to determine future action,” Jenkins said.
Police have not released a motive for the crime, but Scott police believe Pearsall was targeted because he was a football player, adding: “This was an attempted robbery, we're pretty confident about that.”
In the post X In a statement on Twitter, Scott said, “I am shocked and saddened. Violence like this 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.”
Piersall was the 31st pick by the 49ers.st He was a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and played college basketball for three years at Arizona State University and two years at the University of Florida, CNN Reported.
According to the outlet, Pearsall recorded 965 yards receiving and six touchdowns in his final season at Florida.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed said at a press conference that violent robberies like Saturday's were “horribly rare in Union Square” and that she looked forward to seeing Pearsall “recover and return to the field.”
“I think he's a great guy,” said 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, Pearsall's fellow player. Social Media“He's fine. Thank you!”
