Updated Feb 12, 2013 - 4:20 pm
CBS receives prank call during Christopher Dorner coverage
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Breaking news is always a tricky situation, but prank callers certainly don't help.
CBS Los Angeles learned that lesson the hard way during their coverage of the shootout between ex-Los Angeles Police Department officer Christopher Dorner and law enforcement agencies.
In the call, a man who identifies himself as Captain Janks pretended to be a California Fish & Game official and said his agency was the first to spot Dorner, but then things went a bit astray.
"It was confirmed that there was gunfire. We don't know at this point. We believe it was Ronnie the Limo Driver firing at Mr. Dorner."
Janks said Ronnie was driving to a block party when he spotted Dorner. The problem is, Ronnie is a popular feature on Howard Stern's radio show and not a game and fish official.
Janks called the CBS reporter a few choice words before getting cut off. He has been a long-time fan and popular caller of the Howard Stern Show.
"@jenannphillips: @captainjanks Did you just prank a Los Angeles station?LOL" --Yes. Who got it on tape?
— Captain Janks (@captainjanks) February 12, 2013
Dorner reportedly injured at least two officers.
