The San Francisco 49ers have gone through a very unique off-season in 2024. There were a number of typical contract issues, hold outs, and signings. However, they also experienced something that no NFL team should have to; one of their players was shot in the chest.
Ricky Pearsall, a first-round rookie wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, was shot in an attempted robbery earlier this month. Pearsall was forced to hand over his Rolex watch at gunpoint while en route to a signing event. During the scuffle, Pearsall and the assailant fought for the gun and Pearsall was shot.
Now that defendant has made a surprising decision.
49ers: Ricky Pearsall’s Attempted Murder Defendant Makes Shocking Court Decision
According to David Lombardi of The Athletic:
The defendant in the shooting of 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall has waived his right to a speedy trial. He will appear for his next hearing at Juvenile Justice Center in San Francisco on Sept. 26
At the very least, the defendant will remain in custody until the Sept. 26 hearing
In spite of the fact that Pearsall will have to wait three weeks to start his pro career while he is on the non-football injury list, he appeared to be moving around just fine before the game while honoring those who helped save his life after the Aug. 31 incident.
Chuck Schilken of the Los Angeles Times reported:
The former Arizona State and Florida receiver presented signed No. 14 jerseys, as well as enormous hugs, to San Francisco Police Sgt. Joelle Harrell and Dr. Lucy Kornblith as the crowd at Levi’s Stadium applauded them and the others whose efforts enabled Pearsall to leave San Francisco General Hospital just one day after the shooting and return to the team facility a day after that.
Pearsall, who was selected 31st overall by the 49ers in the 2024 NFL draft, was walking back to his car alone after shopping in a luxury store when police say a 17-year-old male tried to rob him, targeting his Rolex watch. The attacker’s gun fired multiple times during an ensuing struggle and both Pearsall and the assailant were shot, according to police.
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