San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has been released from the hospital after being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery on Saturday. Pearsall is recovering from his injury and is expected to make a full recovery. The 49ers organization and Pearsall's family expressed gratitude to the San Francisco Police Department, emergency medical services, doctors, and staff at San Francisco General Hospital for their assistance.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was released from the hospital on Sunday after being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery on Saturday. The team announced that Pearsall is still recovering from the bullet wound but is expected to make a full recovery.
49ers' Ricky Pearsall Released From Hospital After Shooting During Attempted Robbery
"He and his family, along with the entire San Francisco 49ers organization, would like to thank the San Francisco Police Department, emergency medical services, doctors, and staff at San Francisco General Hospital," the team said in a statement.
Pearsall, 23, was walking alone in the Union Square area of San Francisco shortly after 3:30 p.m. local time when a suspect attempted to rob him with a gun. According to San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott, more than one shot was fired.
49ers' Ricky Pearsall Released From Hospital After Shooting During Attempted Robbery
Pearsall was transported to a hospital in stable condition, and the 17-year-old suspect was also transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Erin Pearsall, Ricky's mother, wrote on Facebook that the bullet entered his chest and exited his back without hitting any vital organs.
49ers' Ricky Pearsall Released From Hospital After Shooting During Attempted Robbery
"He is extremely lucky, GOD shielded him," she wrote. "He was shot in the chest and it exited out his back. Thanks be to GOD it missed his vital organs."
Pearsall was drafted by the 49ers in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He missed time during training camp with a few nagging injuries.
The NFL Players Association released a statement expressing its support for Pearsall and his family.
"We are aware of the incident involving San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall," the NFLPA said in a statement. "We are monitoring the situation and will continue to provide support to Ricky and his family during this difficult time."
The shooting of Pearsall has raised concerns about the safety of players in the NFL. In recent years, several players have been victims of violent crimes, including shootings and stabbings.
The NFL and the NFLPA have taken steps to address player safety, but more needs to be done to ensure that players are protected from harm.
