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Man killed by officers in "SWATing" prank, police say

A 28-year-old was shot and killed by police after officers were called to his house in a "SWATing" prank, police said. SWATing is when officers are told people are being held hostage at a location. Wichita police said they are trying to determine who called and said a man had been killed and his family is being held hostage. CBS affiliate KWCH reports.
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