San Francisco 49ers Player Keion White Injured in Nightclub Shooting Incident
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White sustained a gunshot wound to his ankle during an early morning altercation at a nightclub in San Francisco. The incident occurred on Monday, February 11, 2026, just hours after the Super Bowl concluded.
Details of the Altercation and Shooting
According to reports from The San Francisco Standard, which cited a police report, the shooting followed a verbal confrontation between White and Grammy-award winning rapper Lil Baby, whose legal name is Dominique Jones. The altercation erupted when Lil Baby and his entourage attempted to gain entry to White's private event at the nightclub.
A witness at the scene reportedly sought assistance from management to de-escalate the tense situation. Upon hearing gunshots and returning, the witness discovered that White had been shot in his left leg. The 49ers organization confirmed in an official statement that White underwent successful surgery on Monday afternoon to address his injuries.
Police Response and Investigation Status
San Francisco police responded to the shooting incident shortly after 4 a.m. on Monday. Officers arrived to find a victim with an apparent gunshot wound, who was subsequently transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life threatening. Police have characterized the shooter as an "unknown suspect" and confirmed that no arrests have been made at this time.
Investigators noted that when they entered the club to examine the scene, they observed topless strippers picking up dollar bills from the floor, indicating the nature of the private event where the shooting occurred.
Background on Keion White and Recent Team History
Keion White, age 27, just completed his third season in the National Football League. He joined the San Francisco 49ers midway through the season following a trade from the New England Patriots. Notably, White's former team, the Patriots, lost the Super Bowl to the Seattle Seahawks on the Sunday night preceding the shooting incident.
This marks the second time in the past eighteen months that a San Francisco 49ers player has been victimized by gun violence in San Francisco. On August 31, 2024, receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery. A teenager is currently awaiting trial in juvenile court for that case.
The investigation into White's shooting remains active as authorities continue to gather evidence and seek information about the unidentified suspect responsible for the gunfire.
