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Fellow 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel posted on social media that Pearsall was doing well.
Ricky Pearsall is expected to be healthy, according to a social media post from teammate Deebo Samuel. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot and killed Saturday during an attempted robbery in downtown San Francisco, city authorities said.
Mayor London Breed said in a post on the social media platform X that Pearsall was shot in Union Square. She did not immediately provide details on his condition.
“My thoughts are with Ricky and his family at this time,” Breed said.
San Francisco police said in a statement that Pearsall was injured in the robbery, as was the suspect. Both were taken to a hospital, the statement said. Police did not respond to calls seeking further information.
A message was left with a team spokesperson. “He’s doing well,” 49ers teammate Deebo Samuel posted on X. “Thank God!!!”
Pearsall, 23, was drafted in the first round in April by the 49ers with the 31st overall pick but has been slowed by injuries since joining the team.
He missed time during training camp with hamstring and shoulder issues before returning to practice last week in a blue non-contact jersey while his shoulder heals.
Pearsall began his college career at the University of Arizona and transferred to Florida for his final two seasons. He had 65 receptions for 965 yards and four touchdowns last season for the Gators and finished his college career with 159 receptions for 2,420 yards and 14 touchdowns.
The Niners hoped Pearsall could contribute as a rookie as a backup to starters Brandon Aiyuk and Samuel.
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