San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall narrowly escaped a deadly encounter during an attempted armed robbery on Saturday evening. The 23-year-old, who was recently drafted in the first round, was shot in the chest during the incident.
Surveillance footage of the alarming event highlights how close Pearsall came to a tragic outcome. Earlier that day, Pearsall had been signing autographs at a local event center before heading towards Union Square.
At approximately 3:38 p.m. PT, the San Francisco Fire Department received a 911 call reporting gunfire at the intersection of Geary and Grant streets.
According to reports, a 17-year-old male tried to rob Pearsall of his Rolex watch at gunpoint. This led to a struggle between the two, which resulted in shots being fired. Both Pearsall and the suspect were injured in the confrontation. The suspect, who has been arrested, and Pearsall both sustained gunshot wounds.
While the exact condition of the suspect remains undisclosed, Pearsall is reported to be in serious but stable condition. Authorities do not believe that Pearsall was targeted specifically due to his status as a professional athlete. It is suspected that the robbery was an isolated act carried out by the suspect alone.
An ongoing investigation is being conducted to understand the full details of the incident. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has indicated that a decision on charges against the suspect will be made after the Labor Day weekend.
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