Michael Edwards, 21, of Merchantville, was found unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds on the 400 block of Pfeifer Street in Camden shortly before 1 a.m. on January 11, 2020. He was taken to Cooper University Hospital and pronounced dead at about 2:10 a.m.

Authorities say the incident began when Edwards slowed his vehicle to speak with two men on Pfeifer Street; the conversation turned into a heated argument. As Edwards tried to drive away, another man confronted him and shots were fired from behind the car. Surveillance footage captured a light-colored SUV leaving the scene; investigators tracked that vehicle to a Pennsauken location where an orange hand towel later tested positive for gunpowder residue.

Twenty-two-year-old Anderson Diaz of Camden was charged on January 23, 2020, with murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and certain persons not to have a weapon. Investigators reported he received a text telling him to destroy evidence, including disposing of clothing and washing hands with bleach, soap, and water. Anyone with information about Michael Edwards or the shooting is asked to come forward.