49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall poses with first responders who helped save his life after shooting at game
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San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was on the sideline in street clothes Monday night at Levi’s Stadium after being shot in an attempted robbery.
Also on the sideline before the game were the first responders who helped save Pearsall’s life, as he invited them to enjoy the team’s opening game of the season.
Video captured Pearsall giving the first responders a hug, having a nice conversation with them and gifting them signed jerseys.
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, #14, enters the field before a game against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium. (David Gonzales-Imagn Images)
The 49ers fan base was roaring as they showed the interaction on the jumbotron. Pearsall appeared to write a message on the back of each jersey as well.
Pearsall, the 31st overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by San Fran, was shot during a struggle with a 17-year-old suspect, who was charged with attempted murder, assault with a semiautomatic weapon and attempted second-degree robbery. There were several gun-related charges also added last week.
The 17-year-old was allegedly trying to steal Pearsall’s luxury watch that he was wearing as he was walking to his car.
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Pearsall was shot in his chest, and the bullet exited through his back without hitting any vital organs. First responders were spotted on video of the incident tending to Pearsall as he walked to an ambulance.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that he gave a message to the team shortly after learning of the incident.
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