Victim ID'd in deadly carjacking; 2 suspects still on the run

ATLANTA — Authorities have identified the man shot and killed during a carjacking in southeast Atlanta on Wednesday.

Atlanta police said 65-year-old Victor Green was on Carey Road just before 1 p.m. when he and a co-worker were approached by two people, a man and a woman.

According to police, the man opened the passenger door and demanded the co-worker's items at gunpoint before he ordered her to exit the car. Police said the woman stood with her as the man searched for the victim's wallet and phone.

The co-worker was able to escape the scene, but she heard three gunshots fired. Green was pushed out of the car as the man and woman took off with it, police said.

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Police believe the male robber was the one who shot Green but said both suspects were armed.

Green's car was later recovered in Fairburn.

"(It has) turned our world upside down," the victim's son, AD Green, said."You know, we hear all these stories on the news about gun violence, and when it actually happens now, it changes the narrative to make it much more real than it's ever been."

AD Green said his father loved helping people. He said at the time of his death, his father was giving his co-worker a ride home.

He also said this has really impacted his family and the Sierra Leonean community. The victim is from Sierra Leone.

"We're just trying to push through currently, but it's very difficult," AD Green said.

The victim leaves behind a wife of 38 years, three children and six grandchildren.

AD Green said his father has a masters degree in history but changed careers to join the restaurant industry so he could help people.

Atlanta police are asking anyone with information to give them a call.

Police sent the following descriptions to Channel 2 Action News:

• "Male suspect: Approximately 5'7" tall, medium complexion, thin build, short hair, black jacket, black or blue pants, black Air Max shoes with red bubble, clean shaven.  He appeared to be in his early 20's and was wearing a fanny pack which contained a black handgun."
• "Female suspect: Approximately 5'4" to 5'5" tall, medium complexion, thin build, black skull cap, black and white jacket with "pink" on the front, black leggings, black Air Force One shoes, armed with a black handgun."

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