US Edition49ers say DE Keion White shot in ankle, undergoes surgery
Keion White sustained a non-life-threatening ankle gunshot wound after a verbal altercation nearby; no suspect identified and surgery was successful, police said.
- On Monday, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Keion White was shot in the ankle in San Francisco and the 49ers confirmed he is undergoing surgery.
- San Francisco Police Department officials said a preliminary investigation found a verbal altercation between two groups inside a business preceded gunfire, the shooter remains unknown, and Keion White is not believed to have been part of the altercation.
- Officers responded about 4:06 a.m., rendered aid, called paramedics, and transported White to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; the 49ers spokesman said he underwent successful surgery.
- The 49ers said they are not placing a timetable on White's recovery and will provide further updates when appropriate; he remains under contract through the 2026 season after an October trade from the Patriots.
- Following the game at Levi's Stadium, reports show White was shot hours after Super Bowl LX, marking the second 49ers player shot in 18 months after Ricky Pearsall's August 31, 2024 incident.
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49ers player undergoes surgery after being shot after Super Bowl 60
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White underwent successful surgery on Monday afternoon, hours after he was shot in the ankle during a post-Super Bowl event early Monday morning, according to reports.
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