Source: 49ers defensive end
Summary
49ers defensive end Keion White was shot in the ankle early Monday morning in San Francisco. The shooting occurred during a verbal altercation between two groups at a business. White was transported to a local hospital and is undergoing surgery. The San Francisco Police Department is investigating the incident.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Another 49ers player, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, was shot through the chest during a robbery attempt in August 2024. This one felt recognizable early.
White’s Instagram account showed him wearing Patriots gear while attending Super Bowl LX. He played five games with the Patriots this season before joining the 49ers in a trade.
This incident occurred just hours after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium, White’s home field. The result wasn’t surprising by the end.
When a player’s season ends with a gunshot wound, you know it’s been a tough year.
Original observation: The 49ers’ home field is also where their players get hurt.
