San Francisco 49er Ricky Pearsall, 23, was shot and injured during an attempted robbery in Union Square on Saturday afternoon, a source confirmed to KTVU.
Traumatic injury reported near Union Square in San Francisco.
Initially reported as a traumatic injury by the San Francisco Fire Department, the shooting occurred near Geary and Grant streets, prompting fire crews to assist.
A source has confirmed that the suspect is now in custody and that Pearsall was shot in the chest.
Pearsall, a first-round draft pick for the 49ers, had been unable to participate in preseason games due to a shoulder injury. The shooting took place just as he had resumed practicing with the team following his recovery.
Video captured by a bystander shows police tape surrounding the corner, with a small crowd of onlookers gathered nearby.
We have reached out to the San Francisco Police Department for additional details.
Tweets from players, team members, and local leaders have been flooding X, expressing relief that Pearsall is okay. San Francisco Mayor London Breed also took to X to confirm the suspect's arrest in connection with the shooting.
