49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall survives San Francisco shooting
Rookie Ricky Pearsall shot in Union Square robbery attempt, now recovering
San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall, who was shot during a daylight attempted robbery in Union Square, San Francisco, was discharged from the hospital on Sunday. Both his mother and the 49ers described him as “extremely lucky” to be alive.
The 49ers stated that Pearsall, aged 23, “sustained a bullet wound to his chest.” He was released from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital on Sunday afternoon and is continuing his recovery.
The team extended their gratitude to the San Francisco Police Department, emergency medical services, and the medical staff at San Francisco General Hospital in a statement posted on X.
#49ers rookie WR Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest yesterday and already released from the hospital today 🙏🏻
Bullet went right through him without injuring any major organs. MIRACLE.#FTTB pic.twitter.com/RVAdjvoRs6
— Mike McDaniel (@MikMcDaniel) September 1, 2024
Erin Pearsall, Ricky’s mother, expressed her thanks on Facebook, attributing her son’s survival to divine protection. She mentioned that the bullet exited through his back, missing vital organs.
Police responded to a shooting report shortly before 4 p.m. local time on Saturday and found two men injured. The San Francisco Police Department indicated that a physical altercation during an attempted robbery led to injuries for both the suspect and the victim.
Preliminary details suggest Pearsall was targeted for his Rolex watch. He was not identified as a football player during the incident.
Police apprehended a 17-year-old suspect from Tracy, California. Charges are pending, and the investigation is ongoing, according to San Francisco Police Chief William Scott.
Scott emphasized the city’s zero-tolerance stance on such violence and pledged to collaborate with District Attorney Brooke Jenkins to ensure justice. Scott mentioned that the suspect acted alone, though this could change with new evidence.
Jenkins stated that charging decisions would be made by mid-next week, with charges filed in juvenile court due to the suspect’s age.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed called the incident “terrible and rare.”
Pearsall, a first-round draft pick, had recently resumed practice after a shoulder injury in the preseason. Erin Pearsall, in her Facebook post, urged people to cherish life and love one another, thanking divine grace for her son’s survival.
ABC News’ Erica Morris and Bill Hutchinson contributed to this report.
What Other Media Are Saying
- AP News reports that 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery in San Francisco, with a juvenile suspect in custody and Pearsall’s condition described as serious but stable.(read more)
- NBC News reports that 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in San Francisco’s Union Square, with the suspect arrested and Pearsall in stable condition.(read more)
- Fox Sports reports that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in central San Francisco.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Who is Ricky Pearsall?
Ricky Pearsall is a rookie wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.
What happened to Ricky Pearsall?
He was shot in an attempted robbery in San Francisco’s Union Square.
How is Ricky Pearsall doing now?
He was released from the hospital and is recovering at home.
Was Ricky Pearsall targeted because he’s a football player?
No, the police said it was a random street robbery.
What was the motive for the robbery?
The suspect targeted Pearsall for his Rolex watch.
