Boy in court after NFL player shot for 'expensive watch'

A teenager has appeared in court after being charged with attempted murder and robbery of Ricky Pearsall, a player for the San Francisco 49ers. The incident occurred on a Saturday in Union Square, a busy area in San Francisco. The 17-year-old suspect was arrested near the scene of the crime. Ricky, who is 23 years old, was shot in the chest during the attempted robbery. He was taken to the hospital and was released the next day. The general manager of the 49ers, John Lynch, expressed relief that Ricky's injuries were not more severe, calling it 'nothing short of miraculous. ' He informed reporters that Ricky is recovering well. Before the shooting, Ricky was at an event where he was signing autographs for fans. Afterward, he went to Union Square, where he was targeted for his expensive watch, according to police reports. During the attempted robbery, a struggle broke out, and Ricky was shot. Footage shared online showed him being assisted by paramedics and sitting on a gurney while applying pressure to his wound. Ricky's mother took to social media to share that he was shot in the chest and that the bullet exited through his back. She expressed gratitude that the bullet missed vital organs. The police also reported that the suspect was injured during the incident, but details about his condition have not been disclosed. The suspect, whose name has not been released due to his age, is from Tracy, a city located about 60 miles east of San Francisco. He appeared in court on Wednesday and was ordered to remain in custody. His lawyer, Bob Dunlap, stated that the boy was shot in the arm with his own gun during the struggle. Dunlap also mentioned that the boy is in his final year of high school, has no prior criminal record, and feels remorseful for the incident. The charges against him include attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and attempted second-degree robbery, as stated by San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. Jenkins indicated that she may seek to transfer the case to adult court if the juvenile system is deemed inadequate for rehabilitation. Ricky Pearsall was a first-round pick in the NFL draft held in April, where the best college players are selected to join the league.