(KRON) – San Francisco 49ers first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall was shot in an attempted robbery near San Francisco’s Union Station.
Two people were shot, and one of the victims is listed in critical condition. According to FOX40, the wide receiver is in stable condition.
San Francisco police confirmed that a suspect attempted to rob Pearsall and then a physical altercation ensued.
Pearsall’s teammate Deebo Samuels posted on X, “He’s good. Thank god!!!!”
San Francisco Mayor London Breed released a statement on X regarding the shooting. “SFPD was on scene immediately and an arrest of the shooter was made. My thoughts are with Ricky and his family at this time. We will provide more updates, including on his condition, as I receive them.”
The San Francisco Police Department asks residents to avoid the area of Geary and Grant Streets.
According to SFPD, the suspect is in custody and charges are pending at this time.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call the SFPD tip line at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with “SFPD.”
