Teen Accused of Shooting Ricky Pearsall Is ‘Very Sorry,’ Attorney Says

An attorney for the teenage boy charged with attempted murder in the weekend shooting of 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall said after a hearing Wednesday that his client is “very sorry.”

During a brief hearing at San Francisco Juvenile Court, a probation official recommended that the suspect, a 17-year-old Tracy resident, be transferred to San Joaquin County, where he faces an offense that was not described in court. {snip}

The teen was charged Tuesday with attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and attempted second-degree robbery. {snip}

At the hearing, the high school senior wore a green uniform and bandages on his left arm where he was apparently shot. His parents were in court — his mother used a Spanish interpreter — as were Pearsall’s relatives and about two dozen journalists. While the boy’s identity is being protected because of his age, the proceedings were held in the open because of the seriousness of the alleged crimes.

Pearsall, a 23-year-old first-round NFL draft pick, was walking along Geary Street in Union Square on Saturday afternoon when the suspect pointed a gun at him, according to police. The teen was reportedly trying to steal Pearsall’s Rolex watch. Both Pearsall and the suspect were shot in the ensuing struggle.

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