The shooting and attempted robbery of a San Francisco 49ers rookie in broad daylight in downtown San Francisco has placed a renewed spotlight on the city ahead of this fall’s mayoral election.Video above: Pete Frates remembered on 10th anniversary of ALS Ice Bucket ChallengeSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during the attempted robbery Saturday afternoon and was released from the hospital Sunday, the team said on social media.Pearsall is in good spirits, his mother, Erin Pearsall, wrote in a Facebook post shared on X by The Athletic writer David Lombardi. Erin Pearsall wrote the bullet, which entered her son’s chest and exited through his back, missed his vital organs.The 17-year-old resident from Tracy, California, who attempted to rob Ricky Pearsall — and was also shot during the incident — is in custody, police said. Officers say they believe the suspect acted alone and have …
Shooting of 49ers rookie places spotlight on San Francisco crime [Video]
Categories