May 31, 2025

Pregnant Teen Malaina Shows Signs of Improvement Post-Shooting

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A 17-year-old pregnant teen named Malaina is recovering after being shot during a Memorial Day cookout in Corsicana. Hospitalized in critical condition, she is now able to sit up and communicate. The community is concerned as police investigate the shooting, which left Malaina’s family seeking answers and justice. The tragic incident has prompted calls for safer family gatherings and raised awareness about violence in the community.

Corsicana – A 17-year-old pregnant teen named Malaina is showing signs of improvement following a tragic shooting incident that occurred over Memorial Day weekend. Malaina, who is six months pregnant with a boy, was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot on Saturday during a family cookout in the 400 block of South 31st Street.

After the shooting, Malaina was initially taken to Navarro Regional Hospital before being transferred to Parkland Hospital in Dallas, where she was placed in the intensive care unit. In the days following the incident, her mother, Gabby Gonzales, reported that Malaina is making progress in her recovery. She can now sit up, eat, and speak a little, much to the relief of her family.

The shooting incident has raised significant concerns in the community. Witnesses described seeing two males in hoodies pacing in front of their home just before the gunfire erupted. Malaina sustained critical injuries when she was shot in the back; the bullet exited through the front of her stomach, narrowly missing her unborn child. Another victim, a friend of Malaina’s, suffered a gunshot wound to the left forearm and was treated and released from the hospital shortly thereafter.

Gabby Gonzales initially described her daughter’s condition as dire, fearing for her life as Malaina was diagnosed with a fractured spine. Following the shooting, she underwent multiple surgeries to address significant injuries, including procedures on her colon, kidney, pancreas, and gallbladder. Gonzales has expressed deep concern regarding the nature of the attack, believing it may have been targeted. She is actively pleading for justice and answers from law enforcement.

In response to the shooting, Corsicana police are undertaking a thorough investigation, which includes seeking surveillance footage from nearby homes as well as collecting forensic evidence from the scene. The police department is asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and contact them at (903) 654-4902.

This incident has sparked widespread concern among community members, who are urging for safer environments for families, especially during gatherings that are meant for celebration, such as Memorial Day cookouts. The investigation remains active as authorities work diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and to ensure justice is served. As Malaina continues to recover, her family holds onto hope that she will regain her health and be reunited with her unborn child.

The Corsicana community continues to rally for support, sending positive thoughts and prayers to Malaina and her family during this challenging time. As the investigation unfolds, the plea for justice and safety resonates among residents who are impacted by this tragic event.

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