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49ers defensive end Keion White was the victim of a non-life threatening shooting early Monday morning in San Francisco, the team said in a statement.
The San Francisco Police Department released a statement saying that around 4:06 a.m. officers “responded to a business located on the 1700 block of Mission Street in reference to a shooting.”
Upon arrival, officers found White suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his ankle. It was deemed non-life threatening and he was transported to a local hospital.
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Keion White of the San Francisco 49ers watches from the sidelines during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
“A preliminary investigation revealed a verbal altercation between two groups inside a business,” the statement continued. “The victim was injured when shots were fired by an unknown suspect. All information is preliminary at this time and more information will be provided as it becomes available.”
The 49ers say White is undergoing surgery at a local hospital and will provide further updates.
White’s agent did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Pakinomist Digital.
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The San Francisco Police Department’s Strategic Investigations Unit continues to investigate the shooting, while no arrests have been made at this time.
Keion White of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Elsa/Getty Images)
This incident occurred just hours after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California – White’s home field.
White was seen on his Instagram account wearing Patriots gear while attending Super Bowl LX. He played five games with the Patriots this season before joining the 49ers in a trade prior to the NFL deadline.
The 49ers sent a 2026 sixth-round draft pick to the Patriots in exchange for White and a 2026 seventh-round pick.
White collected 1.5 sacks and 12 combined tackles with six quarterback hits over his nine games (two starts) for the 49ers this season. He also recorded a sack and four tackles in two playoff games for San Francisco.
Keion White of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates the team’s 26-8 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images)
Another 49ers player, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, was shot through the chest during a robbery attempt in August 2024. Pearsall was forced to miss the first six games of his rookie year due to the injury, from which he fully recovered.
