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49ers' Ricky Pearsall Shot During Attempted Robbery; WR in Stable Condition

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San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in San Francisco's Union Square on Saturday.

According to the San Francisco Police Department (h/t KTXL's Sean Cunningham), Pearsall "was shot through the chest in a robbery attempt over a Rolex. He was headed to a signing event on Geary & Market. There was a struggle for the gun. Both Ricky & the suspect were shot. Both parties stable at SF General Hospital."

Niners wide receiver Deebo Samuel also appeared to share an update on Pearsall after the news was reported:

The 49ers selected Pearsall with the 31st pick in the 2024 NFL draft.