Ricky Pearsall’s Mom Provides Latest Update Following 49ers Rookie Being Shot

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot on Saturday during an attempted robbery. The incident took place in Union Square and the rookie wideout was considered to be in stable condition at the time the news broke.

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Pearsall’s teammate, Deebo Samuel, took to social media shortly after the news came out to update everyone. He confirmed that Pearsall was alright, a thankful sign that the rookie wasn’t seriously hurt.

Now, this morning, Pearsall’s mom has spoken out about the incident with her son. She posted on Facebook to give an update on his status, saying that the bullet went into his chest but luckily missed his organs.

“Update on my baby boy. First and far most 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 exited out his back. Thanks be to GOD it missed his vital organs He is in good spirits right now. 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.”

The 49ers released a statement on Saturday night, confirming the shooting of Pearsall.

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

According to CNN, a 17-year-old boy attempted to rob Pearsall at gunpoint as he was walking by himself. An altercation broke out between the two men and resulted in both suffering injuries.

“Gunfire from the suspect’s gun struck both Mr. Pearsall and the subject,” San Francisco Police Chief William Scott said in a Saturday news conference, adding multiple shots were fired.

Scott also took to social media to send his thoughts to Pearsall and to thank the officers who were on the scene.

“This kind of violence has no place in our city and will never be tolerated. My heart goes out to Mr. Pearsall and his family and I wish him a speedy recovery,” he said in a post on X. “Thankfully, our hard-working officers made a swift arrest in this case and we will do everything within our power to ensure justice is served.”

Thankfully, Pearsall seems to be okay but needs to recover from this scary incident. His status for Week 1 next weekend against the New York Jets — and beyond — remains heavily in question. For now, the only thing that matters is his ongoing health.