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49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall reportedly has been shot during a robbery. Dion Lim of KGO-TV that the incident happened in San Francisco’s Union Square. Pearsall was acquired by the 49ers via the first round of the 2024 draft. Lim’s report cites multiple sources in support of the news that Pearsall was a victim of a shooting. We’ll provide updates as warranted. For now, the information is limited to Lim’s initial reporting on the matter. UPDATE 7:58 p.m. ET: Gia Vang of NBC Bay Area reports that Pearsall is in stable condition, and that the suspect is in custody.

The incident was over a Rolex.Pat’s update: Deebo indicates things are positive:Fox-2 journalist Sal Castaneda reports that San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in a robbery attempt over his Rolex watch. The incident occurred in downtown San Francisco reportedly near Union Square. The extent of Pearsall’s injuries or further details haven’t been disclosed as of this writing. In a separate report, NBC Bay Area’s Gia Vang shared that Pearsall had been shot but is in stable condition while the suspect is in custody. Pearsall was drafted in the first round by the 49ers in the 2024...