49ers rookie Ricky peol shot during attempted robbery in San Francisco now in stable condition San Francisco California 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky peol was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in downtown San Francisco on Saturday afternoon the 49ers confirmed that piol is in serious but stable condition after the incident which took place near Union Square San Francisco police chief William Scott announced that the suspect a 17-year-old male from Tracy California has been arrested according to Peel's mother the bullet exited through his back narrowly missing vital organs she described her son as extremely lucky the San Francisco Fire Department received a 911 call at 3:38 p.m. PT reporting gunshots at the intersection of giri and Grant streets police responded quickly finding both Piel and the suspect injured both were transported to San Francisco General Hospital for treat peol had been signing autographs earlier in the day and was walking to Union Square when the altercation occurred according to police reports a struggle ensued during the attempted robbery leading to multiple shots being fired Chief Scott confirmed that there was no indication peol was targeted because of his status as an NFL player and the suspect is believed to have acted alone surveillance footage in the area will be reviewed as the investigation proceeds San Francisco mayor London breed confirmed piera's stable condition and police reported that he had been able to speak with officers about the incident further interviews with piol will take place as he recovers the city's district attorney Brook Jenkins stated that a decision on charges against the juvenile suspect will be made by midweek we're grateful for the quick action of our officers and we will ensure that Justice is served said Chief Scott piera's teammate Debo Samuel expressed relief on social media posting he's good thank God the 49ers released a statement offering their support saying our thoughts and prayers are with Ricky and his family piol who was selected by the 49ers in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft out of the University of Florida remains hospitalized as he continues his recovery