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49ers' Keion White Shot in Ankle at Super Bowl Event
10 Feb
Summary
- Keion White shot in ankle during early morning Super Bowl event.
- White underwent ankle surgery and is expected to recover fully.
- This is the second time a 49ers player has been shot recently.
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White sustained a bullet wound to his ankle during an early-morning Super Bowl event. The shooting occurred on February 10, 2026, on Mission Street. White, who was not believed to be involved in an altercation between two groups, was taken to a hospital and underwent surgery.
White is expected to make a full recovery. This incident follows a previous shooting involving another 49ers player, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, in August 2024. Pearsall was shot during a robbery attempt but recovered fully.
White, 27, was traded to the 49ers on October 29, 2025, after being drafted by the New England Patriots in 2023. He played in nine games for the 49ers during the recent season.
