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49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall shot in attempted San Francisco robbery
By Andrew Battifarano,
4 hours ago
San Francisco 49ers first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall was shot and wounded by a thief who tried to steal his Rolex watch in the middle of the troubled California city Saturday, according to police and reports.
The 23-year-old rookie wide receiver got into a scuffle with the robber in San Francisco’s Union Square around 3:37 p.m. while on his way to a signing event on Geary and Market Street, according to the San Francisco police department .
Pearsall got into a scuffle with a robber while he was on his way to a signing event. AP
He appears to be holding his shirt over a wound on torso as he’s placed on a stretcher. An EMT removes the covering, revealing a large blood stain on his bare skin as he’s loaded into the vehicle, the clip shows.
A Union Square security guard told The San Francisco Chronicle she saw a man, possibly the robber, running into the Diptyque store carrying bags.
Several shots rang out, sending people screaming and running for their lives, she said.
Hours later, about a dozen cops remained at the taped-off scene and were spotted dusting two Teslas for fingerprints, according to the paper.
During the robbery, the rookie wide receiver was shot in the chest. AP
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said “This kind of violence has no place in our city and will never be tolerated.”
He wished Pearsall a “speedy recovery” and vowed his department will do “everything within our power to ensure justice is served.”
Pearsall’s teammate and fellow wide receiver Deebo Samuel tweeted, “He’s good. Thank god!!!!”
The Arizona State University and University of Florida wide-out was selected 31st overall by the Niners in this year’s draft after an impressive 65-catch, 965-yard 2023 season with the Gators.
Cops said the suspect was also injured as both individuals were taken to San Francisco General Hospital. AP
He has missed all of the 49ers preseason games due to a shoulder injury Pearsall participated in just six of 19 training camp practices before he was sidelined, NBC Bay Area reported .
Pearsall had just recovered enough to begin practicing with his new team when he was shot.
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