A private Super Bowl afterparty meant to celebrate the Bay Area’s recent championship game hosting duties in over 40 years ended in gunfire. Keion White, 27, a defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers, was shot in the ankle around 4 a.m. on February 9, 2026, inside Dahlia’s nightclub on Mission Street. Police documents reviewed by multiple outlets describe a confrontation involving rapper Lil Baby and his entourage. No arrests have been made. The celebration quickly turned into an active investigation.
Chaos Inside Dahlia’s Private Room
White hosted a downstairs gathering at Dahlia’s, 1799 Mission Street in San Francisco’s Mission District, when Lil Baby and members of his entourage attempted to enter, according to police reports described by Billboard on February 10, 2026. Witnesses said a verbal dispute erupted between the two men. Moments later, gunshots rang out. Officers responding just after 4 a.m. found White wounded in his left leg. Detectives recovered 9mm and .45 shell casings, indicating more than one weapon may have been present. What officers documented next added another layer.
“Numerous Scantily Clad Females Picking Up Dollar Bills”
The police report captured a chaotic scene: “As I entered, I saw numerous scantily clad females picking up dollar bills that were strewn all over the floor. Some of the females were topless and appeared to have been adult entertainers,” according to San Francisco Police Department documents reviewed by the San Francisco Standard and cited by Yahoo Sports on February 10, 2026. Lil Baby had performed at post Super Bowl events at Grand Nightclub hours earlier. Investigators then faced resistance from the victim.
A Victim Who Would Not Identify A Shooter
When detectives asked White who shot him, he declined to name anyone. That decision limited immediate progress. San Francisco Police Department spokesman Evan Sernoffsky said, “our officers are working diligently on this investigation and we’re following multiple leads,” according to Rolling Stone on February 11, 2026. As of writing, no suspect had been identified and no arrest announced. White later addressed the public directly.
“I’m Ready To Spread Peace And Joy To The World”
Hours after surgery, White posted on Instagram: “Thank you to everyone who has reached out with their prayers and concerns on my behalf. I’ve undergone successful surgery. For those who know me, y’all know this won’t stop me from spreading peace and joy to the world. Full steam ahead. I’m in great spirits and ready to make the most of this offseason,” according to Rolling Stone and Yahoo Sports on February 11, 2026. The 49ers confirmed his injuries were not life threatening. Attention soon turned to financial implications.
A $7.79 Million Contract At Stake
White signed a 4-year contract worth $7.79 million, including a 2026 salary of $1.812 million, according to Yahoo Sports on February 10, 2026. He arrived after a 2025 trade from the New England Patriots and appeared in 9 regular season games with 2 starts, logging 319 defensive snaps and playing in both postseason contests. An ankle gunshot wound complicates offseason preparation and clouds readiness for the 2026 season. Team officials have not released a recovery timeline. The dispute also placed Lil Baby under renewed scrutiny.
Legal History Draws Attention
Dominique Jones, known professionally as Lil Baby, is 31 and won a Grammy during his career. His 2025 album WHAM debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, according to Billboard on February 10, 2026. Past legal issues include a 2021 cannabis arrest in France and a 2024 concealed weapon charge in Las Vegas. He denied Atlanta police claims linking him to gang violence, calling the allegations “nonsense,” according to Forbes and BBC reporting on February 28, 2025. Police documents now reference his entourage in San Francisco.
When Entourages Converge
Police documents reviewed by the San Francisco Standard and cited by Yahoo Sports on February 10, 2026 state that Lil Baby’s entourage attempted to enter White’s private event shortly before gunfire erupted. Detectives recovered shell casings from 2 calibers, though authorities have not confirmed multiple shooters. High profile weekends draw athletes, entertainers, and large entourages into crowded nightlife venues, increasing the potential for confrontation when access is restricted. A similar pattern has appeared elsewhere in the league.
Another NFL Nightclub Shooting
In November last year, Jets player Kris Boyd was shot outside a Manhattan nightclub. A suspect was later arrested in connection with that shooting, according to subsequent reports in December 2025. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said, “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.” Business owners in the Mission District now anticipate tighter security measures. The investigation remains open.
No Arrests As Questions Linger
As of mid February 2026, police have named no suspects and made no arrests, according to NBC News on February 9, 2026 and Billboard on February 10, 2026. Sernoffsky reiterated that officers are “following multiple leads,” Rolling Stone reported on February 11, 2026. Without cooperation from witnesses, the case faces ongoing obstacles. The 49ers continue monitoring White’s recovery and reviewing security practices during major events. The city’s long awaited Super Bowl now carries a criminal investigation that remains unresolved.
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NFL’s Keion White Shot After Alleged Argument With Lil Baby at Club. Billboard, February, 10 2026.
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