Top 5 Claremont-La Verne Stories: Shooting and Crash Victims Were Focus

Crime once again took the spotlight this past week.

With Pomona as a neighbor and such a big gateway for Claremont and La Verne, we often report that crime that takes place just across the border. And readers responded to the tragic story of a man shot while pushing two children in strollers.

Below is a look at the week’s top stories.

• Man is Shot and Killed While Pushing Children in Strollers. As of late Friday, police were still investigating the death of 24-year-old Kelly Burian. The man had been pushing two strollers down the street when he was shot and killed.
• . Checkpoints catch the ire of a lot of people who question their effectiveness. But many law-enforcement officials like the effect they have. In Claremont’s case, they were able to nab 12 people.
• Claremont Police Continue to Search for Burglary Suspect. Known as a peaceful town, it can be jarring to hear that a suspected thief who ran off with stolen items threatened a Samaritan show tried to stop him. That may be why this item got a lot of attention.
• Claremont Chamber: Burglars Hit More Claremont Businesses. To members of the Claremont Chamber of Commerce, their business community is golden. This is why they get the word out about crimes. This report got a lot of traffic from concerned residents reading. Chamber officials still ask people to be on the lookout for thieves.
• 74-year-old Killed on 60 Freeway in Diamond Bar. Claremont and La Verne are both right next to freeways. So traffic is of major importance. Sadly, freeway deaths are not uncommon. In this case, you readers were drawn to the story of a local man killed after colliding with the back of a big rig.