so Ricky peol a rookie wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in Union Square San Francisco on Saturday afternoon the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. PT when a 17-year-old suspect approached peol with a gun attempting to Rob him an altercation ensued resulting in both peol and the suspect sustaining injuries from gunfire according to the San Francisco Police Department multiple shots were fired during the confrontation Police Chief William Scott confirmed that peol was shot but there is no indication that he was specifically targeted due to his status as a professional athlete the police believe the motive was robbery and they are confident that the suspect acted alone a firearm used in the incident has been recovered by authorities peol was transported to San Francisco General Hospital where he is reported to be in serious but stable condition the bullet entered his chest and exited through his back narrowly missing vital organs as noted by his mother in a social media post thanking God for his survival both peol and the suspect were treated for their injuries at the hospital the suspect a resident of Tracy California attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by police shortly after charges against him will be filed in juvenile court with a decision expected by Tuesday or Wednesday San Francisco district attorney Brook Jenkins stated that the investigation is ongoing and they are reviewing evidence to determine the next steps the incident has drawn significant attention with San Francisco mayor London breed expressing her shock and concern over the violence she described the attempted robbery as a terrible and rare incident for the Union Square area which is known for its bustling shopping scene mayor breed emphasized the need for accountability and stated that such acts of violence will not be tolerated in the city the 49ers organization has publicly expressed their support for peol and his family urging respect for their privacy during this difficult time teammate Debo Samuel provided reassurance on social media stating he's good thank God indicating that Pea's condition is stable enough for positive communication Ricky piol was drafted by the 49ers in April 2024 as the 31st overall pick prior to joining the NFL he played Collegiate football at the University of Florida and Arizona State University his last season at Florida saw him achieve notable statistics including 965 receiving yards and six touchdowns piol had recently returned to practice after recovering from a shoulder injury sustained during his college career the 49ers are set to begin their season against the New York Jets on September 9th and pall's Recovery will be closely monitored as the team hopes to have him back on the field soon in response to the shooting police presence in Union Square will be increased to reassure the public and deter further incidents the shooting of Ricky peol is a stark reminder of the violence that can occur in urban areas even in places typically considered safe as the investigation continues the community and peol supporters remain hopeful for his Swift recovery and return to the game the incident has prompted discussions about safety in public spaces and and the ongoing challenges of Youth violence in cities like San Francisco