Teenager charged over shooting of NFL star Ricky Pearsall

The 17-year-old is accused of attempted murder over an attack on the 49ers rookie.

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The 17-year-old, whose case will be heard in a juvenile court, was arrested near the scene of the incident in San Francisco's Union Square.

Pearsall, 23, was pictured shirtless at the scene after taking a bullet wound to the chest. He was taken to hospital and released the following day.

The wide receiver is expected to miss the first several games of his debut season for the 49ers, but the NFL team's general manager said it was "nothing short of miraculous" his injuries were not worse.

John Lynch told reporters on Tuesday his player was doing "remarkably well" in the situation.

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