49ers Rookie Ricky Pearsall Shot in Chest During Attempted Robbery

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is on the mend after being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery. 

In a statement, The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) said the shooting occurred on Aug. 31 (Saturday), at around 3:37 p.m in San Francisco's Union Square. 

After arriving on scene, authorities "located two male subjects suffering from injuries," and both men were transported to a local hospital "for further evaluation."

A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, reportedly a 17-year-old boy, attempted to rob the 23-year-old athlete. 

"During the attempted robbery, a physical altercation ensued, and both the suspect and victim were injured. The suspect is in custody and charges are pending at this time," the statement read. 

The 49ers released a statement on X (formerly Twitter), saying that Pearsall "sustained a bullet wound to the chest and is in serious but stable condition."

"We ask that you please respect his privacy at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ricky and the entire Pearsall family," the NFL team added. 

Mayor London Breed shared a statement reacting to the incident on X.

"This afternoon, there was an attempted robbery in Union Square involving San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and he was shot. 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," he said. 

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Pearsall was the 49ers first-round pick in the NFL draft this year.

The 49ers will kick off their season on Monday, Sept. 9, facing off against the New York Jets.