Former Gators star Ricky Pearsall shot in attempted robbery in San Fransisco

Reports say he is in stable condition

Jonathan Lundy, Digital Producer, Jacksonville

Published: August 31, 2024 at 8:37 PMUpdated: August 31, 2024 at 10:04 PM

SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. – San Francisco 49ers first-round pick and former Florida Gators star Ricky Pearsall was shot in an attempted robbery in California on Saturday.

According to NBC Bay Area reporter Gia Vang, officials said Pearsall was shot but is in stable condition.

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Officials also said that the suspect is in custody.

BREAKING: 49ers Ricky Pearsall has been shot in Union Square in an attempted robbery. According to Sup. Peskin's office, the suspect is in custody and Ricky is in stable condition. His office has been in touch with Central Command. More to come. @nbcbayarea
— Gia Vang (@Gia_Vang) August 31, 2024

San Francisco Mayor London Breed posted on X (formerly Twitter) about the incident:

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…
— London Breed (@LondonBreed) September 1, 2024

The San Francisco 49ers put out a statement:

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— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 1, 2024

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Former Gators star Ricky Pearsall shot in attempted robbery in San Fransisco

Reports say he is in stable condition

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