2024-09-02 16:30:03
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Top contenders in the race for San Francisco mayor issued statements on social media about the latest shooting of 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.
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On X, Daniel Lurie wrote, “This senseless violence must end.”
Aaron Peskin said, “Police moved quickly to arrest a suspect.”
Asha Safai said, “Violence like this has no place in our city.”
And Mark Farrell pointed the finger at city leadership, writing “Enough is enough. If we want public safety in San Francisco, then we need change in City Hall.”
VIDEO: 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall escorted to ambulance after San Francisco shooting
New video footage shows 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall being escorted to an ambulance moments after being shot in an attempted robbery in Union Square.
ABC7 News insider Phil Matier joined us to discuss the political implications of this latest incident at Union Square, police staffing numbers and how the shooting drives the discussion and debate in the race for mayor.
Watch the full interview in the player above.
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