NFL Star Keion White Shot After Altercation with Rapper Lil Baby at San Francisco Party
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White was shot following a heated argument involving rapper Lil Baby at a private party in San Francisco, according to official police statements. The incident reportedly occurred after a Super Bowl celebration hosted by the NFL star at Dahlia's nightclub in the city's Mission district.
Details of the Confrontation and Shooting
According to a police report obtained by The San Francisco Standard, the altercation began when Lil Baby, whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones, and his entourage attempted to gain entry to the exclusive event. This led to a verbal dispute between White and the rapper, which quickly escalated into a dangerous situation.
A witness who had gone to seek assistance from club management to de-escalate the tension reported hearing two gunshots. Upon returning to the scene, they discovered that White had sustained a gunshot wound to his left leg. Police investigators later recovered both a 9mm shell casing and a .45-caliber shell casing near the location of the shooting.
Police Investigation and Victim's Condition
The police report indicates that White was uncooperative when questioned about the identity of his assailant, and no suspect has been officially named at this time. In their initial statement, San Francisco police confirmed that officers provided immediate aid and summoned paramedics to the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
The 49ers organization issued a statement to NBC News confirming that White underwent surgery on his ankle on Monday. "Keion White was a victim of a shooting and sustained a bullet wound to his ankle this morning in San Francisco," the team declared. The Independent has reached out to both the team and representatives for Lil Baby for further updates and comments regarding the incident.
Context and Recent History
This violent episode occurred after what police described as a "verbal altercation between two groups inside a business." White, who is 27 years old and joined the 49ers in October of last year, had previously posted photographs on Instagram from Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, where his former team, the New England Patriots, faced the Seattle Seahawks.
Tragically, this is not the first shooting incident involving a 49ers player in recent years. In September 2024, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in San Francisco's Union Square area, highlighting ongoing concerns about player safety in the city.
