49ers first-round pick Ricky Pearsall shot during robbery attempt in San Francisco

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San Francisco 49ers first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall was reportedly shot during a robbery attempt in downtown San Francisco Saturday, Mayor London Breed confirmed.

"This afternoon, there was an attempted robbery in Union Square involving San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and he was shot," Breed’s statement on X said. "SFPD was on scene immediately and an arrest of the shooter was made. 

"My thoughts are with Ricky and his family at this time."

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Ricky Pearsall of the San Francisco 49ers works out during training camp at SAP Performance Facility July 29, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The 49ers released a statement on the matter, saying that Pearsall is in "serious but stable condition."

"He sustained a bullet wound to his chest and is in serious but stable condition," the statement read. "We ask that you please respect his privacy at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ricky and the entire Pearsall family."

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Niners wide receiver Deebo Samuel also posted on X, saying, "He’s good. Thank god!!!!," an apparent reference to Pearsall’s condition. 

The San Francisco Fire Department told Fox News Digital two victims were discovered near Grant and Geary streets with possible gunshot wounds. The first 911 call came in at 3:38 p.m., and both victims were transported by paramedics to a hospital. 

Ricky Pearsall of the San Francisco 49ers works out during minicamp June 5, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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