(San Francisco, CA) — A teenager from Tracy has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced the charges, which include allegations of personal discharge of a firearm, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and attempted second-degree robbery.
The shooting occurred on Saturday afternoon when Pearsall was approached by the suspect during an attempted robbery on Geary Boulevard in Union Square. Pearsall is expected to make a full recovery. The 17-year-old suspect is scheduled for arraignment in juvenile court on Wednesday