San Francisco 49ers defensive end Keon White is in “good spirits” after undergoing surgery for a gunshot wound early Monday morning in San Francisco.

this The team announced Monday White suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting.

“Thank you to everyone who prayed and cared for me. I had a successful surgery,” White wrote in his suicide note. Instagram Story via TMZ.

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San Francisco 49ers’ Keon White celebrates the team’s 26-8 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Carmet/Diamond Pictures)

“For those of you who know me, you will know that this is not going to stop me from spreading peace and joy into the world. Go all out. I’m pumped and ready to make the most of this offseason.”

san francisco police department Make a statement At around 4:06 a.m. Monday, police “responded to a business in the 1700 block of Mission Street in reference to a shooting.”

Upon arrival, officers found White suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his ankle. His injuries were determined to be non-life threatening and he was taken to hospital.

“Preliminary investigation revealed 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 hours after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in White’s home court of Santa Clara, California.

San Francisco 49ers’ Keion White celebrates after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia. (Elsa/Getty Images)

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White was spotted wearing Patriots gear to games on his Instagram account super bowl. He played five games for the Patriots this season before joining the 49ers via 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 tackles for loss in nine games (two starts) with the 49ers this season, including six quarterback hits. He also recorded a sack and four tackles in San Francisco’s two postseason games.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) pressures San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White (56) during the first half on December 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Carolyn Custer)

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Another 49ers player, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, was shot in the chest during a robbery in August 2024. Pearsall missed the first six games of his rookie season with the injury and has since made a full recovery.

Fox News’ Scott Thompson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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