San Francisco 49ers star Ricky Pearsall shot in an attempted robbery in Union Square as team provides update

SAN Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall has been injured in a shooting.

The shooting took place in Union Square in downtown San Francisco during an attempted robbery.

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San Francisco Mayor London Breen confirmed the news in a tweet on Saturday evening.

“This afternoon, there was an attempted robbery in Union Square involving San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and he was shot,” she wrote.

“SFPD was on 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.”

Fellow 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel appeared to comment on the incident in a tweet on Saturday evening.

“He’s good. Thank god!!!!” he tweeted .

Pearsall was said to be on his way to a signing when the shooting took place, police reportedly told a local Fox affiliate .

The rookie allegedly “struggled for the gun” in the incident.

The 49ers released a statement on the incident later on Saturday evening.

“He sustained a bullet wound to his chest and is in serious but stable condition,” they stated.

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

Pearsall was picked 31st overall out of Florida in the 2024 NFL Draft , having previously also played for Arizona State.

This past season, Pearsall had a career year for the Gators, racking up 965 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games.

He was limited throughout his first preseason in San Francisco, with a shoulder injury preventing him from taking to the field during any of their three games.

Despite this, Pearsall is listed as active on the 49ers’ initial 53-man roster.

Following their third and final preseason game on August 23, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters he was hopeful Pearsall would be able to play in Week 1 when they host the New York Jets .

“I hope so. We’ll see how he is this week,” he said.

“Hoping to get back into practice this week, and if he does that’s a pretty good sign he could be available.”

The Jets will take on San Francisco on Monday, September 9 at Levi’s Stadium.

The 49ers will be hoping to pick up their new season where they left off last when they narrowly missed out on the Super Bowl in an overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs .

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