San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White was shot in the ankle at a post-Super Bowl party early Monday morning, according to sources, and is currently undergoing surgery at a local hospital.
The incident occurred at Dahlia's, a bar and nightclub on 290 14th Street near Minna and Mission Streets. According to dispatch audio obtained by ABC7 Eyewitness News, White was shot following a verbal altercation between two groups of people. The San Francisco Police Department responded to calls for the shooting around 4 am Monday.
White, who is the second 49ers player to be shot in the past 18 months, took to his social media account on Monday morning to post a photo from the stands at the Super Bowl, which sparked an outpouring of support from fans. The shooting has sent shockwaves through the Bay Area, particularly after the city recently hosted a successful Super Bowl.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie expressed his concern for White's recovery, stating that any violent incident in the city is unacceptable and vowing to work with law enforcement to ensure public safety. The case remains open, with no arrests made at this time.
Neighborhood residents near where the shooting occurred are processing the news, including Elina Kang, who was woken up by police activity outside her apartment window. "It kind of seems par for the course," she said, referring to the area's history of safety issues.
The incident occurred at Dahlia's, a bar and nightclub on 290 14th Street near Minna and Mission Streets. According to dispatch audio obtained by ABC7 Eyewitness News, White was shot following a verbal altercation between two groups of people. The San Francisco Police Department responded to calls for the shooting around 4 am Monday.
White, who is the second 49ers player to be shot in the past 18 months, took to his social media account on Monday morning to post a photo from the stands at the Super Bowl, which sparked an outpouring of support from fans. The shooting has sent shockwaves through the Bay Area, particularly after the city recently hosted a successful Super Bowl.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie expressed his concern for White's recovery, stating that any violent incident in the city is unacceptable and vowing to work with law enforcement to ensure public safety. The case remains open, with no arrests made at this time.
Neighborhood residents near where the shooting occurred are processing the news, including Elina Kang, who was woken up by police activity outside her apartment window. "It kind of seems par for the course," she said, referring to the area's history of safety issues.
like, I'm still trying to process that Keion White got shot at a party after a verbal fight between groups of people... and now he's having surgery 
it just feels so senseless 
especially since this isn't the first time a 49ers player has gotten involved in something violent over the past year 
I know we can get caught up in heated moments, but violence is never the answer 
hopefully he'll be okay and make a speedy recovery 
. And can we please talk about how crazy it is that someone gets shot in their own city?! 
It's just not right, you know? 
, but seriously, this is what we need to be talking about - how can we keep our cities safe? I know the mayor is saying all the right things, but we gotta do more. More community engagement, more resources for law enforcement... we need a multi-faceted approach here.
and that this incident doesn't become a statistic...
. someone gets shot and now the whole city is shook 
what happened to a little less drama and a lot more respect? 
anyway, hope keion white recovers quickly from his surgery 
. And it's not just Keion White, either - it's a reminder that our community is facin' some real safety concerns in this city.
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