| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2010 | Contact: Rebecca Spicer Contact: Kathleen Joyce |
Statement from NBWA on Shooting at Hartford Distributors
ALEXANDRIA, VA – News reports have indicated that multiple people were shot this morning at the warehouse of Hartford Distributors, Inc., a beer distribution company in Manchester, Connecticut.
“All of us at NBWA were saddened to learn of this tragic incident,” said NBWA President Craig Purser. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, all of the employees of Hartford Distributors and their families during this difficult time.”
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The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) represents the interests of America’s 2,850 licensed, independent beer distributor operations in every state, congressional district and media market across the country. Beer distributors are committed to ensuring alcohol is provided safely and responsibly to consumers of legal drinking age through the three-tier, state-based system of alcohol regulation and distribution. To learn more about America’s beer distributors, visit www.AmericasBeerDistributors.com.
