A juvenile suspect is in custody after allegedly shooting San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall within the chest on Saturday afternoon throughout an tried theft in central San Francisco, officers stated.
Pearsall, 23, was listed in truthful situation at San Francisco basic hospital and Trauma Middle, the hospital stated on Sunday.
Pearsall was strolling alone shortly after 3:30 pm Saturday when a suspect tried to rob him with a gun on Geary Boulevard within the Union Sq. space.
“A battle between Mr Pearsall and the suspect ensued and gunfire from the suspect’s gun struck each Mr Pearsall and the topic,” San Francisco Police Chief Invoice Scott stated throughout a information briefing.
Officers within the space responded instantly and offered emergency medical assist and arrested the suspect.
Police recognized the suspect as a 17-year-old male resident of Tracy, California, about 63 miles (101 kilometers) east of San Francisco, who additionally was transported to San Francisco Normal. His situation was not instantly disclosed.
A gun allegedly belonging to the suspect was recovered and investigators consider he acted alone, Scott stated.
“This sort of violence is solely unacceptable in our metropolis and we are going to do every little thing in our energy to work with District Legal professional Brooke Jenkins to make sure that justice is served on this matter,” Scott stated.
Jenkins informed reporters on the briefing that her workplace expects to make a charging choice by Tuesday or Wednesday and initially will file any prices within the juvenile court docket system.
Scott stated there was no indication Pearsall was focused as a result of he’s a participant for the town’s soccer workforce.
The 49ers issued a press release earlier saying Pearsall was hit by a bullet within the chest and gave his situation as severe however secure.
“We ask that you simply please respect his privateness presently,” the workforce stated, including, “Our ideas and prayers are with Ricky and the whole Pearsall household.”
“He’s good,” 49ers teammate Deebo Samuel posted on X. “Thank god!!!!”
Pearsall’s household stated Sunday in a social media submit that the bullet exited out of Persall’s again and missed his very important organs, saying that he’s “extraordinarily fortunate.”
Mayor London Breed said she was confident within the district legal professional’s actions to prosecute the case.
“That is how we maintain folks accountable in San Francisco. Robberies and any violence like this is not going to be tolerated in our metropolis,” Breed stated throughout the briefing, providing her gratitude to the hospital employees, police and first responders together with San Francisco Fireplace Division personnel.
“This was a horrible and uncommon incident in Union Sq. and our ideas are with Ricky Pearsall and his household. He has a brilliant future and I stay up for seeing him get well and get again on the sector,” Breed stated.
Pearsall was drafted within the first spherical in April by the 49ers with the thirty first total decide however has been slowed by accidents since becoming a member of the workforce.
He missed time throughout coaching camp on account of hamstring and shoulder issues earlier than returning to follow this previous week with a noncontact blue jersey whereas his shoulder heals.
Pearsall started his faculty profession at Arizona State and transferred to Florida for his remaining two seasons. He had 65 catches for 965 yards and 4 touchdowns final season for the Gators and completed his faculty profession with 159 catches for two,420 yards and 14 TDs.
The Niners have hoped Pearsall might contribute as a rookie as a backup to starters Brandon Aiyuk and Samuel.