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49ers' Ricky Pearsall Released from Hospital After Robbery Attempt

The rookie wide receiver was shot in the chest during a struggle with a 17-year-old suspect in San Francisco's Union Square.

  • Pearsall, 23, was initially in serious but stable condition and later upgraded to fair before his release.
  • The suspect, a 17-year-old from Tracy, California, is in custody and will face charges in juvenile court.
  • Police confirmed the incident was not related to Pearsall's NFL status and believe the suspect acted alone.
  • Pearsall's mother credited divine intervention for her son's survival, noting the bullet missed vital organs.
  • San Francisco officials condemned the violence, emphasizing ongoing efforts to ensure public safety.
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