San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot throughout an tried theft in San Francisco on Saturday afternoon, the San Francisco Police Division mentioned.
Pearsall is in “critical however steady situation” after sustaining a bullet wound to his chest, the 49ers mentioned in an announcement. Police mentioned a 17-year-old suspect from Tracy, Calif. — about 60 miles east of San Francisco — is in custody.
The incident occurred within the Union Sq. space of San Francisco. At a information convention Saturday evening, SFPD chief William Scott mentioned Pearsall was strolling alone when the suspect approached him. A “bodily altercation” ensued throughout the theft try and each Pearsall and the suspect had been shot throughout the wrestle, police mentioned.
Scott mentioned multiple shot was fired, however wouldn’t affirm what number of occasions every particular person was shot. Each Pearsall and the suspect had been transported to a neighborhood hospital and are in steady situation. The suspect’s gun was recovered on the scene, Scott mentioned.
Scott mentioned there was no indication that Pearsall was focused as a result of he’s an NFL participant. He mentioned police imagine the suspect was working alone however that they’re checking video cameras in Union Sq. as a part of their investigation.
Scott mentioned police have spoken with Pearsall about what occurred.
“I can say this: He was speaking and that’s factor,” Scott mentioned. “Once more, he’s steady. So we nonetheless want to return and ensure some issues. So there’s extra to do on that.”
Scott added that SFPD offered safety at Basic Hospital whereas Pearsall is being handled. A gaggle of 49ers officers, together with normal supervisor John Lynch and medical and safety personnel, additionally drove to San Francisco on Saturday afternoon to take care of Pearsall.
“We have now officers right here proper now,” Scott mentioned. “It’s an lively investigation and we wish to be certain that he has what he wants.”
San Francisco District Legal professional Brooke Jenkins mentioned she expects to make a charging choice by Tuesday or Wednesday. As a result of the suspect is 17, she mentioned, “right now, these prices will probably be filed within the juvenile court docket.”
“I’m assured our district lawyer will take the required motion to prosecute this case,” San Francisco Mayor London Breed mentioned. “That is how we maintain individuals accountable in San Francisco. Robberies and any violence is not going to be tolerated in our metropolis.
“Statistics don’t matter when incidents like this happen. What issues is supporting the sufferer and holding these accountable who break our legal guidelines and endanger the lives of others.”
Pearsall, 23, was the No. 31 choose on this 12 months’s NFL Draft. He performed three seasons at Arizona State earlier than transferring to Florida for his remaining two years of faculty.
After the taking pictures, Pearsall’s 49ers teammate Deebo Samuel tweeted, “he’s good. Thank god!!!!”
He’s good🤞🏾🙏🏾. Thank god!!!!
— Deebo (@19problemz) September 1, 2024
In 2017, 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster and linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong escaped an armed theft try outdoors of a San Francisco nightclub round 2 a.m. on the 300 block of Publish Avenue — blocks from the place Pearsall was shot — in San Francisco.
— Matt Barrows and David Lombardi contributed reporting.
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