49ers player captured during attempted robbery
WARNING- GRAPHIC FOOTAGE- Fox News’ Christina Coleman and former DC homicide detective Ted Williams on the shooting of San Francisco 49ers player Ricky Pearsall during an attempted robbery.
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss at least four games after being placed on the non-football injury list after getting shot in an attempted robbery on Friday.
The team’s decision to place Pearsall on the roster came just 48 hours after the rookie’s firing, meaning he will miss the team’s games against the New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots, and he will be eligible. to return for the team’s fifth game against the Cardinals on October 6.
Pearsall, who was drafted in the first round with the 31st overall pick by the 49ers in April, suffered multiple injuries after being shot in the chest by a 17-year-old boy, who tried to steal Pearsall’s Rolex watch, according to San Francisco. Police Chief Bill Scott. Pearsall was released from the hospital on Sunday.
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Ricky Pearsall #14 of the San Francisco 49ers works out for mini camp on June 05, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The NFL player, 23, was walking alone shortly after 3:30 pm local time when the suspect tried to rob a man at gunpoint in the Union Square area, according to officials. Scott said there was more than one shot.
“A struggle between Mr. Pearsall and the suspect followed, and gunfire from the suspect’s gun struck both Mr. Pearsall and the subject.”
Scott said investigators should have acted on their own, and there is no indication that Pearsall had been targeted because he was a football player.
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FILE – San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall carries the ball during the NFL football team’s rookie minicamp in Santa Clara, California, May 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Pearsall’s mother, Erin Pearsall, shared an update on the NFL player’s health on Sunday.
“Update on the baby boy,” she began. “First and (above all) I want to thank God for protecting my baby boy. He is very lucky, God protected him. He was shot in the chest and out of the back.
“He’s excited now,” she added. “Life is very precious my friends. Please love (each other). My child was saved today by the grace of God. Please pray for my baby.”
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Ricky Pearsall #1 of the Florida Gators catches a pass against Prince Bemah #25 of the Charlotte 49ers during halftime of the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Pearsall played five college seasons from 2019-2023. His first three seasons came at Arizona State before transferring to Florida in 2022. Last season was his best as a college player, and he gained 965 yards with four touchdowns in 12 games, earning him a first-round pick. this year.
Pearsall isn’t the first NFL rookie with high expectations to suffer a preseason gun injury in recent years.
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. was shot in Washington, DC, after an attempted carjacking. One of the bullets hit the knee but passed through without causing significant damage. Robinson had been named the starting running back before, but he returned to the field just six weeks after filming to take over his starting role.
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