San Francisco 49ers' Ricky Pearsall stable after shooting during attempted robbery, police say

A suspect alleegedly attempted to rob the wide receiver on Saturday. 
RECOVERY: San Francisco 49ers first round draft pick Ricky Pearsall. Fiel pic: AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File

RECOVERY: San Francisco 49ers first round draft pick Ricky Pearsall. Fiel pic: AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File

A juvenile suspect is in custody after allegedly shooting San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall in the chest Saturday afternoon during an attempted robbery in central San Francisco, officials said.

Pearsall, 23, was in stable condition at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said during a news briefing Saturday.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Clubber TV and Irish Examiner logos in offer banner

Every Match. Every Story.

One Ultimate Bundle

No obligation. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited