A juvenile suspect is in custody after allegedly capturing San Francisco 49ers huge receiver Ricky Pearsall within the chest on Saturday afternoon throughout an tried theft in central San Francisco, officers stated.
Pearsall, 23, was listed in honest situation at San Francisco normal 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 supplied emergency medical support 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 Common. His situation was not instantly disclosed.
A gun allegedly belonging to the suspect was recovered and investigators consider he acted alone, Scott stated.
“This type of violence is solely unacceptable in our metropolis and we’ll do every part 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 resolution by Tuesday or Wednesday and initially will file any fees within the juvenile courtroom system.
Scott stated there was no indication Pearsall was focused as a result of he’s a participant for town’s soccer staff.
The 49ers issued a press release earlier saying Pearsall was hit by a bullet within the chest and gave his situation as critical however secure.
“We ask that you simply please respect his privateness right now,” the staff stated, including, “Our ideas and prayers are with Ricky and your entire Pearsall household.”
“He’s good,” 49ers teammate Deebo Samuel posted on X. “Thank god!!!!”
Pearsall’s household stated Sunday in a social media put up that the bullet exited out of Persall’s again and missed his very important organs, saying that he’s “extraordinarily fortunate.”
Miraculous: Ricky Pearsall’s mom shared on Fb that her son was shot within the chest, and the bullet exited out his again with out hitting any very important organs.
“My son was spared at present by the grace of GOD. 🙏”
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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 1, 2024
Mayor London Breed stated she was assured 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 won’t be tolerated in our metropolis,” Breed stated through the briefing, providing her gratitude to the hospital employees, police and first responders together with San Francisco Hearth 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 vibrant future and I look ahead to 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 choose however has been slowed by accidents since becoming a member of the staff.
He missed time throughout coaching camp as a result of hamstring and shoulder issues earlier than returning to observe 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 last 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 may contribute as a rookie as a backup to starters Brandon Aiyuk and Samuel.
