UPDATE: The mother of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall shared an update on the NFL player’s health following the shooting during a robbery attempt that left him wounded. Erin Pearsall wrote on Facebook that the bullet entered his chest and exited his back without hitting any vital organs, according to Fox News. "Thanks be to GOD it missed his vital organs," she stated, adding that Ricky is in good spirits.
Pearsall has since been released from San Francisco General Hospital, as reported by CBS Sports. The official statement from the San Francisco 49ers confirmed Pearsall was discharged on Sunday.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, a first-round draft pick, was shot during an attempted robbery in Union Square this weekend. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, has left Pearsall hospitalized with a chest wound and in "serious but stable condition," as confirmed by the San Francisco 49ers. According to a statement from the San Francisco Police Department, police responded to the shooting at approximately 3:37 p.m. at the area of Geary Street and Grant Avenue. Upon arrival, officers rendered aid to the two male subjects suffering from injuries, who were then transported to a local hospital for further medical evaluation. During the preliminary investigation, it was discovered that one of the subjects had attempted to rob Ricky Pearsall, leading to a physical altercation during which both the suspect and Pearsall were injured. The suspect is currently in custody, with charges pending at this time. Hoodline Bay Area will provide ongoing updates as additional details become available.
After signing autographs at Cow Palace, Pearsall was visiting a high-end designer store before the shooting took place, Dion Lim of KTVU reported.
UPDATE: condition is stable. Suspect is in custody. Pearsall was signing autographs at Cow Palace earlier in the afternoon and headed to Union Square after. Multiple sources tell me he was at a high end designer store not long before he was shot.
— Dion Lim (@DionLimTV) September 1, 2024
Mayor London Breed reported being present at San Francisco General Hospital and ensured that the SFPD responded promptly to apprehend the shooter, a statement which can be found on her social platform X. Breed's message emphasized her concern for Pearsall and his family, promising further updates on the matter.
I’m currently at San Francisco General Hospital. We will be providing updates to the media shortly.
— London Breed (@LondonBreed) September 1, 2024
Adding to the gravity of the situation, San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin's office revealed to NBC Bay Area that the suspect, a 17-year-old from Tracy, was also shot with their own gun during the altercation with Pearsall.
In a joint press conference, Mayor Breed, along with District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and Police Chief William Scott, discussed the ongoing investigation. The mayor condemned the violence and reassured the public of collaboration with the DA's office to hold the perpetrators accountable. "This is a terrible and rare incident in Union Square," Breed said, confident that San Francisco's low violent crime rate among major cities will persevere. Breed's assurance echoed the sentiments that violent crime rates in San Francisco declined across every major category tracked by the FBI in its Uniform Crime Reporting Program for the first quarter of 2023. According to CBS San Francisco's figures, these stats reinforce the city's concerted efforts in crime reduction.
