Charges were filed in juvenile court against the 17-year-old boy arrested in connection with the shooting of San Francisco 49ers’ player Ricky Pearsall, according to prosecutors.
The teen is facing three charges: Attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm and attempted second degree robbery charge.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said the city has been “traumatized and it’s now my job and my office’s job to make sure that we have accountability.”
San Francisco 49ers player Ricky Pearsall is led into an ambulance shortly after being shot in San Francisco. Aug. 31, 2024.
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The DA’s office does not make the determination if the juvenile will be tried as an adult, however, Jenkins can request a fitness hearing in front of a judge but a decision has not been made yet if the hearing will be requested.
The teen is set to be arraigned Wednesday afternoon at the Youth Guidance Center in San Francisco.
San Francisco Police Department is looking for every possible camera that captured the incident and actively collecting and reviewing to put together timeline, officials said.
Pearsall was released from the hospital 24 hours after being shot during an attempted robbery in San Francisco’s Union Square.
The 23-year-old rookie “sustained a bullet wound to his chest,” the 49ers said in a statement. “He is extremely lucky,” Pearsall’s mom, Erin Pearsall, wrote on Facebook.
“By the grace of God, Ricky Pearsall is here with the team and doing really well,” said John Lynch, General Manager of the San Francisco 49ers. “He’s doing remarkably, so much better today than he was yesterday. Really, really miraculous. Didn’t touch organs and feels like all the nerve stuff is good. I mean, it’s pretty, pretty remarkable.”
Lynch said Pearsall was luggage shopping for game day road trips before he was attacked in Union Square and that the team has rallied around Pearsall since the shooting.
“We had a team party that was scheduled when I got to the hospital and visited with Ricky,” Lynch said. “We were able to pipe Ricky into the party and he FaceTimed the entire group and and that show of love and respect was … a real special moment for our team.”
“Just super happy, super happy that he’s alive,” said 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. “We’re able to see him and talk to him.”
“Thank god Ricky’s alive and he’s healthy and he’s going to make a full recovery,” said 49ers offensive lineman Jake Brendel.
On Monday, the National Football League added Pearsall to the reserve/non-football injury list, stating he will miss at least four games of the season, according to ESPN.
A teenage robbery suspect has been charged in connection with the shooting of San Francisco 49ers’ player Ricky Pearsall. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in San Francisco, when Pearsall was reportedly approached by a group of individuals who attempted to rob him. During the altercation, Pearsall was shot and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect, who has not been identified due to being a minor, has been charged with attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. The San Francisco Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the dangers that professional athletes can face both on and off the field. Pearsall, a rookie wide receiver for the 49ers, was in the wrong place at the wrong time and became a victim of a senseless act of violence. The NFL and the 49ers organization have expressed their support for Pearsall and his family during this difficult time.
It is important for young people to understand the consequences of their actions and to think before they engage in criminal behavior. The suspect in this case will now have to face the legal repercussions of his actions, which could have long-lasting effects on his future.
As the investigation into this incident continues, it is crucial for the community to come together to support Pearsall and to work towards preventing similar acts of violence in the future. By standing up against crime and promoting positive behaviors, we can help create a safer environment for everyone, including professional athletes like Ricky Pearsall.
