San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White was shot and injured early Monday morning in San Francisco, the team confirmed.
The Athletic reporter Matt Barrows was the first to report White had been injured in a shooting during a Super Bowl-related event, citing team sources. Barrows cited San Francisco police as saying that an altercation between two groups inside a business resulted in the shooting and that White was not believed to have been part of the altercation.
The 49ers said in a statement, “Keion White was a victim of a shooting and sustained a bullet wound to his ankle this morning in San Francisco. He is currently undergoing surgery at a local hospital. We will provide further updates when appropriate.”
White joined the 49ers in a trade with the New England Patriots in October 2025. San Francisco received White and a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick.
Keion White #56 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Â
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