San Francisco 49ers Defensive Lineman Keion White Injured in Shooting Incident After Super Bowl 2026
Keion White, a defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers, was injured in a shooting incident in San Francisco shortly after attending the 2026 Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium. The 27-year-old underwent successful surgery for a bullet wound to his ankle, with the team confirming that the injury is not career-threatening. The shooting occurred during a verbal altercation between two groups inside a business, resulting in White being injured by shots fired by an unknown suspect. The San Francisco Police Department responded to the incident and is currently investigating the case.
The shooting took place on the 1700 block of Mission Street in San Francisco early on Monday morning, with White being the only victim with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made yet, and the investigation is ongoing. White, who was not involved in the altercation that led to the shooting, was treated at the scene before being taken to the hospital for further care. The incident is unrelated to the Super Bowl event held at Levi’s Stadium.
Keion White had shared photos from the Super Bowl game on his Instagram account just before the shooting occurred. This incident comes after another 49ers player, Ricky Pearsall, was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in San Francisco 18 months prior. Pearsall, who recovered from the incident, expressed forgiveness towards his attacker and hoped to make a positive impact on the individual. The suspect in Pearsall's case was arrested and is awaiting trial in a juvenile court.
The San Francisco 49ers organization is providing updates on Keion White's condition and cooperating with the authorities in the investigation of the shooting incident. The team is focused on supporting White during his recovery and ensuring his well-being. The safety and security of their players remain a top priority for the 49ers, and they are committed to assisting in any way possible to ensure justice is served in this unfortunate event.