Last Updated on 04/09/2024 by Arun jain
A minor has been charged with attempted murder Shooting No San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsallthe San Francisco District Attorney said Tuesday.
The 17-year-old boy was charged in juvenile court with attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm and attempted second-degree robbery, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said.
Prosecutors can ask a judge to hold a hearing on the juvenile’s fitness to be rehabilitated in the juvenile system, which could result in the case being transferred to adult court, Jenkins said.
“Going forward, my office will review the case more closely to determine whether we will seek that fitness hearing,” the DA said.
Pearsall was shot in the chest Saturday in San Francisco’s Union Square neighborhood in what authorities described as an attempted robbery.
He was speaking after being shot and is recovering, the police and the team said. He was discharged from the hospital on Sunday by the team An update on X said.
Pearsall, 23, was drafted by the 49ers in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Police Chief Bill Scott said an armed suspect approached Pearsall about robbing him and there was a struggle that resulted in gunfire, injuring both Pearsall and the suspect. At least two rounds were fired, he said.
The attempted murder charge was filed with two charges — personal discharge of a firearm and personal and intentional discharge of a firearm — that allow the suspect a longer sentence if convicted.
The teenager, who has not been identified by authorities because of his age, is expected to be arrested Wednesday afternoon, Jenkins said. It was not immediately clear Tuesday night if he had an attorney.
49ers general manager John Lynch told reporters Tuesday that Pearsall is doing well. Pearsall recommended that a previously scheduled team party be held the day he was shot, and he spoke to teammates there via video chat, Lynch said.
“By the grace of God, Ricky Pearsall is here with the team and doing really well,” Lynch said.
Lynch said he spoke with Pearsall on Tuesday morning and he was in good spirits.
“He just wants to express, and the team wants to express, our gratitude to a variety of people: Number one, the San Francisco Police Department. They were unbelievable in their response, they were unbelievable at the hospital,” Lynch said.
Lynch also thanked hospital staff and members of the 49ers team staff and said he expects Pearsall to return to football this season.
“It really makes you stop and reflect on how precious life is,” Lynch said.
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