Ricky Pearsall, a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in the Union Square area of downtown San Francisco on Saturday. Pearsall, 23, is now in serious but stable condition. The suspect involved in the incident is in custody and also received medical attention.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed confirmed the shooting on social media. "My thoughts are with Ricky and his family at this time," Breed wrote on X. The attack happened near Geary Street and Grant Avenue, an area known for its high foot traffic.
