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Fugitive on FBI's 'Top Ten' List Captured in Florida Traffic Stop
KaShawn Nicola Roper arrested less than 24 hours after being added to the FBI's most wanted list
Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:35am
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The dramatic capture of a high-profile fugitive exposes the gritty realities of modern law enforcement.High Springs TodayA Kansas City woman who had been on the run for nearly six years was arrested in High Springs, Florida, during a routine traffic stop, just one day after being added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. KaShawn Nicola Roper was wanted for a 2020 shooting in Kansas City that left one woman dead.
Why it matters
Roper's swift capture highlights the effectiveness of the FBI's 'Top Ten' list in generating public awareness and tips that can lead to the apprehension of high-profile fugitives. The arrest also provides some closure for the victim's family and underscores the collaborative efforts of local, state, and federal law enforcement.
The details
Roper had been a fugitive since a shooting on August 23, 2020, in Kansas City, Missouri, where she allegedly fired into a car, hitting two women and killing one of them. She was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon, and a federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued in July 2021. Following the FBI's announcement on Tuesday, investigators in Florida began pursuing leads and tips, which led to Roper's arrest during a routine traffic stop in High Springs on Wednesday morning.
- On August 23, 2020, Roper allegedly shot into a car in Kansas City, Missouri, killing one woman and injuring another.
- In September 2020, Roper was charged in Jackson County, Missouri with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
- In July 2021, a federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued for Roper.
- On April 15, 2026, Roper's name was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
- On April 16, 2026, Roper was arrested during a traffic stop in High Springs, Florida, less than 24 hours after being added to the FBI's most wanted list.
The players
KaShawn Nicola Roper
A Kansas City woman who had been a fugitive since a 2020 shooting that left one woman dead.
High Springs Police Department
The law enforcement agency that apprehended Roper during a routine traffic stop.
Alachua County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement agency that assisted in the capture of Roper.
U.S. Marshals
The federal law enforcement agency that was involved in the joint effort to locate and apprehend Roper.
FBI
The federal law enforcement agency that added Roper to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, leading to her swift capture.
What they’re saying
“From the moment we received information that Roper may be in our area, we surged into action.”
— Jason Carley, FBI Jacksonville Special Agent in Charge
“The 'Top Ten' list continues to prove its value after 75 years.”
— Jeff Berkebile, Acting FBI Kansas City Special Agent in Charge
“The arrest gives a grieving family hope that one day justice will be served.”
— Melesa Johnson, Jackson County Prosecutor
“The 24-hour turnaround is a testament to the strength and connectivity of American law enforcement.”
— Stacey Graves, Kansas City Police Chief
What’s next
Roper is expected to be extradited back to Missouri to face the pending state and federal charges. Evidence must still be presented to a trial jury to determine her guilt or innocence.
The takeaway
This case highlights the effectiveness of the FBI's 'Top Ten' list in generating public awareness and tips that can lead to the swift apprehension of high-profile fugitives, even those who have been on the run for years. It also demonstrates the power of collaboration between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in tracking down and capturing dangerous suspects.
