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Apparent Drug Overdose Fells Popular and Talented Los Angeles KTLA-TV News Anchor.

Chris Burrous, 43 Glendale, CA —Yesterday afternoon fire and police officials responded to the Days Inn Motel here after being called.     Reportedly KTLA-TV newsman, Chris Burrous, 43 was found un-responsive in a room there.     He was present in the room with a currently unidentified man that supposedly had unsuccessfully performed CPR on Burrous.   Glendale Police and the LA County Medical Examiner are investigating this death as a potential accidental overdose.  It will take perhaps several weeks to obtain the results of toxicological tests that will identify any drugs involved.   This death has shattered KTLA-TV , their workers and viewers to the very core. All are mourning the loss of a very unique and bright TV personality of this or any market. Is this yet another tragic example of the Opioid Crisis ?  Who supplied the drugs and how will this shake out in the Criminal Justice System?   ...