POLICE SHOOTING RESULTS IN DEATH DURING SAN DIEGO PRIDE HARBOR CRUISE

Saturday, June 19, 2008:  The following statement was issued by Bill Hardt, producer of the "Circuit Daze" Harbour Cruise during San Diego Pride Weekend, following the shooting death by police of one of the party's attendees during Saturday night's event:

On behalf of and for all of attendee’s last night, we are saddened by the evening’s turn of events. We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the friends and family of Steven Hirschfield.

Information from the Official Press Release of the San Diego Harbor Police can be obtained here.

At this time, we have no additional information to provide. We will continue to cooperate fully with all law enforcement agencies involved as the investigation continues.

I would also like to extend our appreciation to those aboard the cruise who were so gracious, patient, supportive and understanding as the events unfolded.

Thank you,

Bill Hardt