FBI's Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested a Day After Listing

KaShawn Nicola Roper, wanted for a 2020 fatal shooting in Missouri, was captured in Florida after a nationwide manhunt.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:49am

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Authorities in High Springs, Florida, arrested KaShawn Nicola Roper, a fugitive on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, just a day after she was added to the list. Roper was wanted for an alleged 2020 fatal shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, that killed a 23-year-old mother and injured another person.

Why it matters

The quick arrest of Roper, who was considered a dangerous fugitive, highlights the effectiveness of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted program and the collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement to apprehend high-profile suspects. It also underscores the importance of public tips in helping authorities locate wanted individuals.

The details

Roper was charged in September 2020 with second-degree murder and other offenses related to the August 2020 shooting in Kansas City. A federal arrest warrant was issued for her in July 2021 after authorities believed she had fled the state. On Tuesday, the FBI added Roper to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, offering a $1 million reward for information leading to her arrest and conviction. The next day, police in High Springs, Florida, arrested Roper during a traffic stop after receiving a tip about her location.

  • On August 23, 2020, Roper allegedly opened fire on an occupied car in Kansas City, Missouri, killing a 23-year-old mother and injuring another person.
  • In September 2020, Roper was charged by the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office with second-degree murder and other offenses related to the shooting.
  • On July 1, 2021, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Roper after authorities believed she had fled the state following the shooting.
  • On April 15, 2026, the FBI added Roper to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, offering a $1 million reward.
  • On April 16, 2026, Roper was arrested by the High Springs Police Department in Florida during a traffic stop.

The players

KaShawn Nicola Roper

A 50-year-old woman who was wanted by the FBI for an alleged 2020 fatal shooting in Missouri.

Jazmyn Henrion

A 23-year-old mother who was killed in the 2020 shooting in Kansas City, Missouri.

High Springs Police Department

The law enforcement agency that arrested Roper during a traffic stop in High Springs, Florida.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that added Roper to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list and coordinated with local authorities to apprehend her.

Melesa Johnson

The Jackson County Prosecutor who called on the public to come forward with any information about Roper's whereabouts.

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What they’re saying

“From the moment we received information that Roper may be in our area, we surged into action, working in lockstep with our law enforcement partners to quickly track, locate and apprehend her.”

— Jason Carley, FBI Jacksonville Special Agent in Charge

“If you believe you have seen or interacted with Miss Roper in your city, your neighborhood, your friend circle, you may be holding valuable information that a grieving family so desperately needs. Please, do not stay silent.”

— Melesa Johnson, Jackson County Prosecutor

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow KaShawn Nicola Roper to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted program and the collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement in apprehending dangerous fugitives. It also underscores the crucial role of public tips in helping authorities locate wanted individuals and bring them to justice.