San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall shot in chest during attempted robbery, in ‘stable condition’

San Francisco 49ers player Ricky Pearsall is in “stable condition” after being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery Saturday.

“San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was the victim of an attempted robbery and shooting this afternoon,” the 49ers said in a statement on X Saturday night.

“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.”

Hours prior, Pearsall, 23, had been heading to sign autographs at an event center on Geary & Market when he was attacked by a suspect over a Rolex, per San Francisco police.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, pictured at training camp in July, was shot during an attempted robbery Saturday. Getty Images

“He sustained a bullet wound to his chest and is in serious but stable condition,” the NFL team said in a statement about Pearsell, seen playing for the Florida Gators in September 2023. Getty Images

A fight ensued between Pearsall and the suspect over the gun and the NFL star was shot in the chest. The culprit was also shot but it’s unclear where.

Pearsall and the suspect were transported to San Francisco General Hospital.

The suspect, a 17-year-old male from Tracy, Calif., was arrested, according to San Francisco Police Chief William Scott.

The 23-year-old athlete, seen in March at the NFL Combine, had reportedly been en route to sign autographs at an event center. Getty Images

San Francisco police suspect Pearsall, seen at the NFL Combine in March, was attacked over a Rolex. Getty Images

Scott said there was “no indication” that the teen targeted Pearsall because of his career and said the suspect was acting alone “as far as we know” but authorities will check nearby surveillance cameras as the investigation continues.

Ricky’s mom, Erin Pearsall, also gave fans an update on her son’s condition on Facebook Saturday night, writing that 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,” she wrote, adding that Ricky was “spared by the grace of GOD.”

“Thanks be to GOD [the bullet] missed his vital organs. He is in good spirits right now,” Ricky’s mom, Erin Pearsall, posted on Facebook.

The suspect, a 17-year-old male, was also shot in a struggle over the gun and transported to San Francisco General Hospital along with the wide receiver. AP

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said a charging decision on the juvenile suspect will be made early next week.

Ricky was drafted by the 49ers in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft in April.

He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils and Florida Gators.