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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Keion White is “in good spirits” after surgery for a gunshot wound he suffered early Monday morning in San Francisco.
The team announced that Monday White was the victim of a non-life threatening wound from the shooting.
“Thank you to everyone who has reached out with their prayers and concerns on my behalf. I had a successful surgery,” White wrote on his Instagram story, via TMZ.
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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)
“For those who know me, you’ll know that this won’t stop me from spreading peace and joy to the world. Full steam ahead. I’m in good spirits and ready to make the most of this offseason.”
San Francisco Police Department released a statement around 4:06 a.m. Monday, officers said, “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 determined not to be life-threatening and he was taken to a hospital.
“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 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.
Keion White of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter of an NFC wild-card playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on Jan. 11, 2026, in Philadelphia. (Elsa/Getty Images)
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White was seen on his Instagram account wearing Patriots gear while attending the Super Bowl. 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 recorded 1½ 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.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) passes as San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White (56) applies pressure during the first half Dec. 22, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Another 49ers player, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in August 2024. Pearsall missed the first six games of his rookie year due to the injury, from which he fully recovered.
