Woman Returns Home and Shoots Burglar Update

August 24, 2005

Los Angeles:  On Tuesday, August 23, 2005, around 8:30 a.m., Mary Ann Talley, a 59-year-old Los Angeles resident, returned home from her daily walk.  When she entered her house, located in the 1500 block of 92nd Street, a 15 year-old male was burglarizing her home and confronted her with a tire iron.  In fear for her life, Ms. Talley shot the subject with a handgun that she kept for personal protection.
The subject was taken to a local hospital where he is listed in critical condition.  The victim, Mary Ann Talley, was not injured during the incident.
***UPDATE***
The subject has been identified as Alphonso Sanchez.  On August 24, 2005, at 7:15 p.m., Sanchez died from his injuries at the hospital.
Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact the 77th Street Homicide Division at 213-485-1385.  On weekends and during off-hours, call the 24-hour toll free Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAWFULL (1-877-529-3855).