49ers Player Ricky Pearsall Shot, Injured in Attempted Robbery

 

49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery in central San Francisco on Saturday, officials said.

The 49ers confirmed in a statement that the player, 23, had been shot in the chest.

“We ask that you please respect his privacy at this time,” the team said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Ricky and the entire Pearsall family.”

“He’s good,” 49ers teammate Deebo Samuel posted on X. “Thank god!!!!”

Mayor London Breed said in an X post that the robbery happened in Union Square and extended her thoughts to Pearsall and his family.

Officials said the player is in a serious by stable condition.