San Francisco 49ers defensive end Keion White was shot in his ankle Monday morning in San Francisco and is undergoing surgery, according to the team.
"Keion White was a victim of a shooting and sustained a bullet wound to his ankle this morning in San Francisco," the team statement read. "He is currently undergoing surgery at a local hospital. We will provide further updates when appropriate."
White's injuries are not life-threatening, according to a San Francisco Police report obtained by NFL Media.
No arrests have been made. The SFPD's Strategic Investigation Unit (SIU) is handling the ongoing investigation.
SFPD officers responded on Monday just after 4 a.m. PT to a business on the 1700 block of Mission Street regarding a shooting, per the report. The officers located a victim who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. The victim received aid and requested paramedics before being transported to a local hospital.
SFPD's preliminary investigation disclosed that a verbal altercation took place between two groups inside a business prior to shots being fired by an unknown suspect.
White, 27, was traded to the 49ers from the New England Patriots during the 2025 season.
A 2023 NFL Draft second-round selection of the Patriots, White played in 14 games in 2025 with 18 tackles, 1.5 sacks and six hits (nine games, 12 tackles, 1.5 sacks with 49ers).
Niners wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was also a shooting victim in August, 2024. Pearsall was shot in an attempted robbery at Union Square in San Francisco.
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