2 Arrested In South Jersey Parking Lot Killing: Prosecutor

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Two people have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 19-year-old found dead in a southern New Jersey shopping center, authorities said.

Adam Janson, 19, was found dead in the parking lot in front of a pizza shop on Feb. 11, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office.

Knowah Crowderparham, 21, of Beverly City and Alexa Hess, 19, of Burlington City were arrested last week in connection with his death. Police said Janson got into a vehicle with Hess, who was driving, and Crowderparham, who shot Janson after an argument.

Crowderparham and Hess then went to a nearby home and cleaned the vehicle, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina.

Crowderparham has been charged with murder (first degree), possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose (second degree), unlawful possession of a weapon (second degree), possession of a firearm (second degree), two counts of certain persons not to have weapons (second degree), endangering an injured victim (third degree) and conspiracy (third degree), Coffina's office said.

Hess has been charged with endangering an injured victim (third degree), conspiracy (third degree), hindering (third degree), obstructing the administration of law (fourth degree) and tampering with physical evidence (fourth degree).