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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall shot during attempted robbery in Union Square, authorities confirm

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall shot during attempted robbery in Union Square, authorities confirm

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Sunday, September 1, 2024 01:05 AM

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SAN FRANCISCO — Ricky Pearsall, a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, was shot during an attempted robbery on Saturday, authorities confirmed.

The incident happened just before 4 p.m. in the city’s Union Square neighborhood, where a double shooting was reported. Authorities said the shooter, who has not yet been identified, has been arrested.

A local official reported that Pearsall’s injuries were not life-threatening and confirmed that both Pearsall and the suspect were shot in the incident.

This is a developing story. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.

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