San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the city’s Union Square during an attempted robbery. He is stable, according to authorities, and a 17-year-old suspect has been taken into custody.
By Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles TimesSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall jogs on the field during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2024.
“San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was the victim of an attempted robbery and shooting this afternoon,” team officials posted on social media Saturday evening. “He sustained a bullet wound to his 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.”
Police officers secure the area and investigate the scene of a shooting at Union Square in San Francisco, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Dist. Atty. Brooke Jenkins said her office expects to make a charging decision by the middle of next week. Because the suspect is a juvenile, she said, the case, at least initially, will be filed in juvenile court.
But city officials also note that violent crime rates have fallen over the last decade and remain low compared with many major cities. The city’s police dashboard shows crime down year over year across all major categories. At the evening news conference, Breed said the shooting was a “setback” for the city and efforts to crack down on crime. Still, she said, the quick response from police and other first responders should send a message.
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