Mom of 49ers' Ricky Pearsall shares update on son's health after shooting: 'GOD shielded him'

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The mother of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall shared an update on the NFL player’s health following a shooting during a robbery attempt that left him wounded.

The 49ers rookie was shot in the chest during the robbery in San Francisco. Erin Pearsall wrote on Facebook that the bullet entered his chest and exited his back without hitting any vital organs. She shared the update on her Facebook page late Saturday night.

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May 10, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (14) smiles during the 49ers rookie minicamp at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Robert Kupbens-USA TODAY Sports)

"Update on my baby boy," she started. "First and (foremost) I want to thank GOD for protecting my baby boy. He is extremely lucky, GOD shielded him. He was shot in the chest and it excited out his back. Thanks be to GOD it missed his vital organs.

"He is in good spirits right now," she added. "Life is so precious my friends. Please love (each other). My son was spared today by the grace of GOD. Please pray for my baby."

A video posted on X appeared to show Pearsall walking into an ambulance.

Pearsall was in stable condition after he and the 17-year-old suspect in the shooting were transported to a hospital Saturday, according to San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott.

FILE - San Francisco 49ers first round draft pick Ricky Pearsall speaks at an NFL football news conference, April 26, 2024, at the team's facility in Santa Clara, Calif.  (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

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