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49ers’ Ricky Pearsall shot during attempted robbery; suspect arrested
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49ers’ Ricky Pearsall shot during attempted robbery; suspect arrested

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot Saturday afternoon in downtown San Francisco.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced on X that Pearsall had been shot in the city’s Union Square area during an attempted robbery. Breed added that San Francisco police immediately responded to the scene and the suspect had been arrested.

NBC Bay Area reported that Pearsall is in stable condition. Fellow 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel posted that “he’s good” in reference to Pearsall, and a team source confirmed to ESPN that Pearsall is expected to be OK.

According to the San Francisco Fire Department, a 9-1-1 call was received at 3:38 p.m. PT reporting shots fired at the corner of Geary and Grant Streets, a block from San Francisco’s Union Square. San Francisco police arrived on the scene shortly afterward and reported two possible shooting victims, both of whom were transported to San Francisco General Hospital.

According to San Francisco police, a physical confrontation ensued between Pearsall and the suspect during the attempted robbery, leaving both parties injured.

The Niners selected Pearsall with the 31st pick in April’s NFL draft, out of the University of Florida.