L.A. Police Chase Results In Live, Televised Gunfight

A man police say is suspected of kidnapping led Los Angeles officers on a chase through south L.A. before stepping out of his car and firing a handgun at cops—before taking a barrage of return fire and seeking cover. All four Los Angeles major network affiliates covered the battle live—despite policies that recommend not broadcasting live people being shot—and here's each of their approaches to the coverage. Warning: moronic commentary herein.

[KNBC, KTTV, KABC, KCBS]