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'Act of evil and cruelty': Gov. Beshear reacts to New Orleans deadly attack

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FILE - In tnis Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, file photo, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear addresses the media in Frankfort, Ky. Kentucky's governor said Sunday, Oct. 11, that he will quarantine after a member of his security detail who drove with his family the day before later tested positive for COVID-19. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said he and his family feel fine, show no coronavirus symptoms and have tested negative for the virus. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
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(LEX 18) — New Orleans was hit with tragedy on Jan. 1 when a truck reportedly drove into a crowd on in the French Quarter District, killing at least 10 people.

Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on X regarding the attack:

The deadly attack this morning in New Orleans was an act of evil and cruelty. Britainy and I are praying for the victims and their families.

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