NFL player Keion White, a defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers, is recovering from surgery after he was shot in the ankle at a private party hosted at the San Francisco nightclub Dahlia’s. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out with their prayers and concerns on my behalf,” White wrote on Instagram. “I’ve undergone successful surgery.”
According to the SF Standard, which reviewed the police report regarding the shooting, a witness reports having witnessed White engage in a verbal altercation with Lil Baby before he was shot. The rapper was in town for an appearance at a Super Bowl event at the Grand Nightclub, and White was hosting a private event at Dahlia’s. It is currently unclear who shot White.
Representatives for Lil Baby did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone‘s request for comment.
“For those who know me, ya’ll know this won’t stop me from spreading peace and joy to the world,” White continued in his statement. “Full steam ahead. I’m in great spirits and ready to make the most of this off-season.” Keion was also in attendance at Super Bowl LX, where the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie issued a statement on X, writing, “Any violent incident in our city is unacceptable, and I’m hoping Keion recovers quickly. I’ve spoken with SFPD and 49ers leadership — we are all grateful to our SFPD officers for their quick response. As always, I will continue working with San Francisco law enforcement to ensure our neighborhoods and our residents are safe.”
San Francisco Police Department spokesman Evan Sernoffsky told The New York Times that an investigation is underway. “Our officers are working diligently on this investigation,” he said, “and we’re following multiple leads.”
