49ers player shot near SF’s Union Square, suspect in custody

(KRON) – San Francisco 49ers first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall was shot in an attempted robbery near San Francisco’s Union Station.

Two people were shot, and one of the victims is listed in critical condition. Pearsall is in stable condition, police said.

San Francisco police confirmed that a suspect attempted to rob Pearsall, which led to a physical altercation.

According to the San Francisco police, the suspect is a 17-year-old Tracy resident. The minor is in custody and charges are pending at this time. According to the San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins once charges are filed, “there will be accountability.”

San Francisco Mayor London Breed released a statement on X regarding the shooting. “SFPD was on the scene immediately and an arrest of the shooter was made. My thoughts are with Ricky and his family at this time. We will provide more updates, including on his condition, as I receive them.”

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

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call the SFPD tip line at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with “SFPD.”

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