During an attempted robbery, 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest. His mom, Erin, quickly shared the news on Facebook and asked others to pray for her “baby boy.”
“He was shot in the chest and it exited out his back,” Erin said. “Thanks be to GOD it missed his vital organs.”
Ricky Pearsall’s Mom Thanks God for Sparing Her “Baby Boy’s” Life
After a successful football career at the University of Florida, Ricky Pearsall entered the NFL Draft. The young player publicly thanked God for his time as a Gator and as he looked ahead to next steps. “Thank you Lord for the countless blessings.” Pearsall continued, “Proud to say I put my blood, sweat, and tears into this program. Thank you to all of Gator Nation for having my back throughout my time here. Humbles to announce my next journey ahead…” In the first round, Pearsall was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers.
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But, tragically, this rookie missed the first four games of the 2024 NFL season. Pearsall was attacked, and the suspect attempted to rob him. The two struggled, leaving both injured. Pearsall was shot in the chest by the suspect. The San Francisco Police Department has the suspect, who is a minor, in the shooting in custody.
The juvenile, whose name has not been released, is charged with “attempted murder, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and attempted second-degree robbery.”
Pearsall’s mom, Erin, posted an “update on my baby boy.” She wanted to first “thank GOD for protecting my baby boy.”
“He is extremely lucky, GOD shielded him.” Erin continued, “He was shot in the chest and it exited out his back. Thanks be to GOD it missed his vital organs.”
As many friends and family members were not only concerned but wanting an update on how Pearsall was doing, Erin helped put them at ease. “He is in good spirits right now,” his mom shared.
“Life is so precious my friends. Please love each other.” Erin explained, “My son was spared today by the grace of GOD. Please pray for my baby.”
Nearly 350,000 people viewed Erin’s post and many commented with their prayers and encouragement.
“Thank you. I was wondering how he was, they only cover him getting shot, of course, and that was only from local people posting it here,” said Ian.
Joseph said, “He is extremely lucky. Few inches another direction we’re having a different conversation.”
After spending just one night in the hospital, Pearsall was released from the hospital. The 49ers posted an update for concerned friends and fans of the rookie. The team shared that Pearsall “continues to recover from a bullet wound to his chest.”
“He and his family, along with the entire San Francisco 49ers organization, would like to thank the San Francisco Police Department, emergency medical services, doctors and staff at San Francisco General Hospital,” the post concluded.
