$40,000 reward being offered in murder of Atlanta businessman, father

ATLANTA — The reward for info within the dying of an Atlanta man gunned down in entrance of a luxurious condo constructing is growing.

Desmond Key was shot and killed final week throughout an tried theft in midtown Atlanta.

Crime Stoppers of Better Atlanta have been providing a $35,000 reward for info resulting in an arrest, however are actually growing it to $40,000.

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On Friday, police launched new video they are saying reveals a automotive believed to be concerned within the capturing driving away from the intersection of eighth St. and Juniper St.

“What we consider to be a Ford sedan car pulled up adjoining to Key,” APD Capt. Ralph Woolfolk mentioned.

Woolfolk mentioned the suspect acquired out of the car, walked as much as Key, robbed him after which shot him earlier than getting again in his car and driving away.

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Channel 2′s Ashli Lincoln talked to Key’s spouse and mom final week.

“That is the worst nightmare. I had the most effective son,” his mom mentioned.

Key had simply gotten married six months in the past.

Felicia Key mentioned her husband was an entrepreneur who was the lifetime of the celebration. He even co-created the viral clothes model “Been Broke Earlier than,” which promoted monetary literacy.

Desmond Key additionally leaves behind a 7-year-old and an 8-year-old.

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Anybody with info that would assist investigators ought to name Crime Stoppers at 404-557-8477.

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