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49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall shot in chest during robbery attempt in SF's Union Square
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt in San Francisco’s Union Square on Saturday, the team said in a statement. The team said Pearsall is in stable condition.
“He sustained a bullet wound to his chest and is in serious but stable condition,” the organization wrote. “We ask that you please respect his privacy at this time.”
San Francisco police Chief William Scott said at a Saturday evening press conference that officers responded to the area of 77 Geary St. near Grant Avenue, shortly after 3:30 p.m. Near the Dolce & Gabbana store, two people were found with gunshot wounds, Pearsall and another man, who police said tried to rob Pearsall.
"He was walking alone when a suspect approached him and attempted to commit an armed robbery using a gun," Scott said. "A struggle between Mr. Pearsall and the suspect ensued and gunfire from the suspect's gun struck both Mr. Pearsall and the subject."
Scott said there was "no indication" that the suspect targeted Pearsall because he is a professional athlete; police believe the suspect acted alone. The suspect, identified as a 17-year-old male from Tracy, was taken into custody, Scott said.
Pearsall's mother, Erin Pearsall, posted an update on her son's condition on Facebook. "He is extremely lucky, GOD shielded him,” she wrote. “He was shot in the chest and it exited out his back. Thanks be to GOD it missed his vital organs. He is in good spirits right now."
On Sunday morning, the 49ers released a statement that said Pearsall had been released from San Francisco General Hospital.
The San Francisco 49ers selected Pearsall with the 31st pick in the NFL Draft.
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