49ers’ Ricky Pearsall in stable condition after being shot in chest

A juvenile suspect has been arrested after he shot San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall in the chest during an attempted robbery in downtown San Francisco on Saturday afternoon, officials said.

Pearsall, 23, is in fair condition at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, the hospital said Sunday.

Pearsall was walking alone shortly after 3:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon when a suspect attempted to rob him at gunpoint on Geary Boulevard in the Union Square neighborhood.

“A struggle ensued between Mr. Pearsall and the suspect and both Mr. Pearsall and the suspect were struck by gunfire,” San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said at a news conference.

Officers on scene responded immediately, provided emergency medical care and arrested the suspect.

Police identified the suspect as a 17-year-old male resident of Tracy, California, about 63 miles (101 kilometers) east of San Francisco, who was also taken to San Francisco General. His condition was not immediately released.

According to Scott, a weapon was seized that was believed to belong to the suspect. According to the detectives, he acted alone.

“This type of violence is simply unacceptable in our city and we will do everything we can to work with District Attorney Brooke Jenkins to ensure justice is served in this case,” Scott said.

Jenkins told reporters at the briefing that her office expects to make a decision on charges no later than Tuesday or Wednesday and that she will initially file any charges with the juvenile court system.

Scott said there was no indication Pearsall was targeted in the attack because he is a player on the city’s football team.

The 49ers previously released a statement saying Pearsall was struck in the chest and was in serious but stable condition.

“We ask that you respect his privacy at this time,” the team said, adding: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Ricky and the entire Pearsall family.”

“He’s good,” 49ers teammate Deebo Samuel posted on X. “Thank God!!!!”

Pearsall’s family said in a social media post Sunday that the bullet came out of Persall’s back and missed his vital organs, and that he was “extremely lucky,” they said.

Mayor London Breed said she had confidence in it in the actions of the prosecutor to prosecute the case.

“This is how we hold people accountable in San Francisco. Robberies and violence like this will not be tolerated in our city,” Breed said during the briefing, thanking hospital staff, police and first responders, including San Francisco Fire Department personnel.

“This was a terrible and rare incident in Union Square and our thoughts are with Ricky Pearsall and his family. He has a bright future and I look forward to seeing him recover and get back on the field,” Breed said.

Pearsall was selected 31st overall in the first round by the 49ers in April, but has struggled with injuries since joining the team.

He missed a period of training camp with hamstring and shoulder problems, but returned to training last week in a blue jersey while his shoulder heals.

Pearsall began his college career at Arizona State and transferred to Florida for his final two seasons. He had 65 catches for 965 yards and four touchdowns last season for the Gators and finished his college career with 159 catches for 2,420 yards and 14 TDs.

The Niners hoped Pearsall could contribute as a rookie as a backup to starting players Brandon Aiyuk and Samuel.