A first-round NFL draft pick was shot in the chest by a teen suspect during an attempted armed robbery in California just days ahead of the 2024 season opener, according to reports.
The shocking incident unfolded just after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday in downtown San Francisco.
Ricky Pearsall, a rookie wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, had just finished signing autographs at a local event before heading to Union Square.
Pearsall was confronted on a busy sidewalk by an armed thief, and during an ensuing struggle, a firearm was discharged multiple times.
Statement on Attempted Robbery and Shooting Involving San Francisco 49er Ricky Pearsall
— San Francisco Police (@SFPD) September 1, 2024
During the preliminary investigation, officers learned one of the subjects attempted to rob the victim, San Francisco 49ers player Ricky Pearsall. During the attempted robbery, a physical… pic.twitter.com/O3TW6tV22l
Responding officers encountered two wounded males at the scene, including the suspect and Pearsall, who had been shot in the chest.
Footage taken by a witness shows Pearsall being led to an ambulance before he was rushed to San Francisco General Hospital.
A dazed Ricky Pearsall being walked to an ambulance after being shot today in San Francisco during a robbery attempt.
— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) September 1, 2024
This post brought to you by Gavin Newsom’s lawless California, reminding you that crime is down and pro athletes getting shot is GOP propaganda. pic.twitter.com/iKip1wkHc0
Pearsall was listed in serious but stable condition, the 49ers announced on Saturday evening.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 1, 2024
The bullet that struck Pearsall in the chest exited through his back, but miraculously, none of his organs were struck, according to an update posted to social media by his mother.
Ricky Pearsall’s mom, Erin, posted on Facebook that the bullet entered Pearsall’s chest and exited his back without hitting any vital organs pic.twitter.com/YXKUY4m8I3
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) September 1, 2024
The suspect has been identified as a 17-year-old resident of Tracy, California, but additional information remains limited.
InfoWars has been documenting the surge of crime across the United States, including carjackings, ‘street takeovers,’ smash-and-grab loot mobs, home invasions, and physical attacks on innocent victims.
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