San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver and first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery in the Union Square neighborhood of San Francisco on Saturday afternoon.

Superintendent Aaron Peskin's office has been in contact with San Francisco police, who said Pearsall is in stable condition and the suspect is in custody. Peskin covers the downtown Union Square area, known for upscale shopping, hotels and restaurants.

Mayor London Breed's office said she was on her way to San Francisco General Hospital, where Pearsall was taken for treatment.

“This afternoon in Union Square, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery,” Breed said. wrote on social media“San Francisco Police Department quickly responded to the scene and apprehended the shooter. Our hearts go out to Ricky and his family at this time.”

Pearsall played at Arizona State and Florida in college before being drafted by the 49ers. 2024 NFL Draft 1st RoundThe team is scheduled to open the season on September 9th against the New York Jets.

“He's good,” 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel wrote on social media After the shooting. “Thank goodness!!!”

This is a developing story.