The San Francisco 49ers said Ricky Pearsall was recovering from a bullet wound to his chest.
SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was released from the hospital and is recovering after he was shot and seriously wounded in an attempted robbery, his team said Sunday.The 49ers said he is recovering from a bullet wound to his chest.
The police chief said two rounds were fired from the suspect's gun during the altercation. The gun was recovered at the scene. Scott said that there was 'no indication' that Pearsall 'was targeted because he was a football player.' At this time, investigators also believe that the suspect acted alone.Video recorded by a witness showed Pearsall, shirtless with a large chest wound, being helped into an ambulance, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
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