San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in Union Square, downtown San Francisco. The incident occurred on Saturday, and Pearsall is currently in serious but stable condition after sustaining a bullet wound. The San Francisco Police Department responded to the shooting and quickly arrested the shooter. Both Pearsall and the suspect were hospitalized, and charges are pending.
Pearsall, a 23-year-old rookie drafted by the 49ers in the 2024 NFL draft, has not played this preseason due to injuries. His agent and representatives for the NFL have not commented on the incident. Mayor London Breed expressed her thoughts and prayers for Pearsall and his family, as did the 49ers organization.
The attack has brought attention to the issue of crime and homelessness in San Francisco, with County Supervisor Aaron Peskin supporting tough-on-crime measures while also advocating for treatment of drug users and a societal approach to addressing crime. The incident occurred as Peskin is challenging Breed for the mayorship of the city.
Dennis Romero reported the incident for NBC News Digital, with contributions from Cristian Santana and Linda Takahashi. The community is rallying behind Pearsall and hoping for his full recovery.
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