Four arrested in shooting of 49ers defensive end Keion White
Key Points:
- Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the February shooting of San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White at a Mission District nightclub, following a months-long investigation involving over 250 law enforcement personnel.
- The suspects were apprehended in various locations across California and Georgia, with authorities recovering illegal firearms, drugs, and cash during the arrests.
- Gregory Walker, charged with assault with a firearm and multiple felon firearm possession offenses, is accused of personally shooting White and is considered a public safety risk, with his arraignment scheduled soon.
- White was shot in the leg during a confrontation involving multiple suspects brandishing firearms but has since recovered and returned to playing for the 49ers this season.
- This incident marks the second shooting of a 49ers player in San Francisco within two years, following the 2024 shooting of wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who also made a full recovery.