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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 Monday that White suffered a non-life-threatening injury following the shooting.
“Thank you to everyone who has reached out with their prayers and concerns on my behalf. I have successfully undergone surgery,” White wrote on his Instagram Stories, via TMZ.
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Keion White of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates the team’s 26-8 victory against 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 won’t stop me from spreading peace and joy around the world. Full steam ahead. I’m in great spirits and ready to make the most of this offseason.”
San Francisco Police Department issued a statement saying that around 4:06 a.m., officers “responded to a business located in the 1700 block of Mission Street regarding a shooting.”
When officers arrived, they found White suffering from a gunshot wound to the ankle. His life was deemed not to be in danger and he was transported to a local hospital.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that a verbal altercation occurred between two groups within 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 beat the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., White’s home field.
Keion White of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Elsa/Getty Images)
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White was spotted on his Instagram account wearing Patriots gear while attending Super Bowl LX. He played in five games for the Patriots this season before joining the 49ers in a trade before the NFL deadline.
The 49ers sent a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Patriots in exchange for White and a 2026 seventh-round pick.
White has 1.5 sacks and 12 combined tackles with six quarterback hits in his nine games (two starts) for the 49ers this season. He also recorded one 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 of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Another 49ers player, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, was shot in 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.
