Ricky PearsallHe’s lucky to be alive and has God to thank for protecting him from bullets during Saturday’s attempted robbery … according to his mom.
Erin Peasol She shared an update on her son’s condition less than 24 hours after police said a 17-year-old suspect shot him in the chest while trying to steal his Rolex watch in broad daylight.
The EP confirmed in her Facebook post that her son was shot in the chest – with the bullet exiting his back – but miraculously, the bullet missed all of his vital organs.
Ricky’s mom attributes her son’s survival 100% to God… and she says her son never would have survived the ordeal without some level of divine intervention.
As we told you…the police arrived on the scene alleged incident Yesterday around 3:30 p.m. – say they found two male subjects injured.
Police said further investigation revealed the two men were Pearsall and his attacker, who was wounded with his own gun during an argument with Ricky. Police arrested the suspect.
Video of Ricky at the scene appears to show him walking toward the ambulance…which is incredible for a guy who just survived being shot in the chest.
The 49ers selected Pearsall with the 31st overall pick in April’s NFL draft after a stellar senior season with the Florida Gators. He has been sidelined in recent weeks with a shoulder injury.
Regardless…it sounds like Ricky is on track to make a full recovery — and, his mom says he has the big shot to thank!