Teen suspect in Ricky Pearsall shooting brought gun to school week before incident, report says

Monday, September 9, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A 17-year-old accused of shooting San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall brought a gun to school the week prior to the attack.

A report from the Tracy Police Department shows details about an incident on August 21 at Stein High School, an alternative school for troubled students.

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The student's name and personal information are redacted from the report because he is a teenager.

The teen is accused of shooting Pearsall in the chest during a robbery attempt on August 31 in Union Square.



Pearsall is recovering from the attack.

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The teen suspect is facing attempted murder charges.

The district attorney's office is deciding whether to ask for a hearing to determine if he should be tried as an adult.




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