San Francisco 49ers Rookie Ricky Pearsall Injured in Shooting

In a shocking incident on Saturday evening, Ricky Pearsall, a rookie wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers and former Florida Gators player, was shot during an attempted robbery in Union Square, San Francisco.

The 23-year-old football player was reportedly targeted by a suspect who attempted to steal his Rolex watch. During the confrontation, Pearsall was shot in the chest, and a struggle ensued over the firearm, resulting in both Pearsall and the suspect sustaining gunshot wounds.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed confirmed the incident through a social media post, expressing her concern for Pearsall and his family. She mentioned that the San Francisco Police Department responded promptly to the scene and apprehended the suspect.

According to updates from CBS Sports, both Ricky Pearsall and the shooter are in stable condition at a hospital, and the suspect has been taken into custody.