A woman recently added to the FBI\u2019s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list was captured in Florida less than a day after authorities announced she was on the list.<\/p>\n
KaShawn Nicola Roper was arrested on April 15, 2026, in High Springs around 10:30 a.m., according to law enforcement. Officials stated the arrest was smooth and occurred during a traffic stop conducted by the High Springs Police, with help from the Alachua County Sheriff\u2019s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service.<\/p>\n
The arrest occurred less than a day after the FBI included Roper on its Ten Most Wanted list and offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to her capture. Authorities stated that credible tips from the public were crucial in finding her.<\/p>\n
Roper is sought in connection with a 2020 shooting in Kansas City. Investigators allege that on August 23, 2020, she exchanged fire during an altercation, firing multiple shots into a vehicle, which hit two women and resulted in one of their deaths.<\/p>\n
In September 2020, she was charged in Jackson County, Missouri, with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon. Subsequently, a federal warrant was issued in 2021 for unlawful flight to evade prosecution.<\/p>\n
Authorities emphasized that the charges are allegations, and Roper is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
Law enforcement officials at local, state, and federal levels credited effective collaboration and quick information-sharing for the swift arrest. Agencies involved emphasized that public tips and coordinated efforts are crucial in capturing dangerous fugitives.<\/p>\n
Roper is expected to face prosecution in Missouri in connection with the 2020 case.<\/p>\n
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