Woman Suspected in 2020 Missouri Murder Arrested After FBI Most Wanted Listing

KaShawn Nicola Roper was arrested in Florida a day after being added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:35am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent bullet casing against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the investigative nature of this crime story without depicting any actual violence or victims.The arrest of a suspected murderer who had evaded authorities for years highlights the power of the FBI's Most Wanted list to bring high-profile fugitives to justice.Alachua Today

A woman accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding another in Missouri nearly six years ago was arrested in Florida this week, one day after she was placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. KaShawn Nicola Roper was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon in the 2020 shooting incident in Kansas City.

Why it matters

The arrest of Roper, who had evaded authorities for nearly six years, highlights the effectiveness of the FBI's Most Wanted list in apprehending high-profile fugitives. The case also underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down suspects who quickly flee crime scenes.

The details

Police responded to a hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 23, 2020, where two women who had been shot arrived in a private vehicle. Jazmyn Henrion, 23, was pronounced dead at the hospital, and the other woman had non-life-threatening injuries. Roper was identified as the suspect and charged 18 days later, but she had quickly fled the area. Authorities continued to search for Roper until she was placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on April 17, 2026, with a reward of up to $1 million offered for information leading to her arrest. She was apprehended the very next day in High Springs, Florida, about 20 miles northwest of Gainesville, based on a tip from the announcement.

  • On August 23, 2020, police responded to a hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, where two women who had been shot arrived in a private vehicle.
  • On September 10, 2020, Roper was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
  • On April 17, 2026, Roper was placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, with a reward of up to $1 million offered for information leading to her arrest.
  • On April 18, 2026, Roper was arrested in High Springs, Florida, about 20 miles northwest of Gainesville.

The players

KaShawn Nicola Roper

A woman accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding another in Missouri in 2020, who had evaded authorities for nearly six years until her arrest.

Jazmyn Henrion

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

Stacey Graves

The Kansas City Police Chief who announced Roper's placement on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.

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What they’re saying

“We have never forgotten.”

— Stacey Graves, Kansas City Police Chief

What’s next

Roper is being held without bond in Alachua County, Florida, and will face extradition to Missouri to stand trial on the state charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of the FBI's Most Wanted list in apprehending high-profile fugitives, as well as the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down suspects who quickly flee crime scenes. It also underscores the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between local and federal authorities to bring justice to victims and their families.