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 male Black, approximately 15 years old, 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.

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).