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By the People, for the People
Woman on FBI's Ten Most Wanted List Captured After $1M Reward Offered
KaShawn Nicola Roper arrested in Florida after 6 years on the run
Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:36pm
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The high-profile capture of a dangerous fugitive after years on the run exposes the challenges law enforcement faces in locating the most elusive criminals.High Springs TodayA Kansas City woman who was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list was captured in Florida after a $1 million reward was offered for her arrest. KaShawn Nicola Roper, 50, is accused of a 2020 shooting that killed one person and wounded another in Kansas City. She was added to the FBI's top ten list on Tuesday and the high reward led to a flood of tips that resulted in her capture in High Springs, Florida.
Why it matters
The FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list features the country's most dangerous criminals, and a $1 million reward is an unusually high amount that highlights the severity of Roper's alleged crimes and the FBI's determination to bring her to justice. Her capture also raises questions about why such a high reward was necessary to locate her after 6 years on the run.
The details
Roper is accused of shooting into an occupied car on August 23, 2020 in Kansas City, killing 23-year-old Jazmyn Henrion and wounding another woman. She is charged with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon. After 6 years on the run, the FBI added Roper to its Ten Most Wanted list on Tuesday and offered a $1 million reward, which led to a flood of tips that resulted in her capture in High Springs, Florida.
- On August 23, 2020, Roper allegedly shot into an occupied car in Kansas City, killing one person and wounding another.
- On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the FBI added Roper to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list and offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her arrest.
- On Wednesday, April 17, 2026, FBI Director Kash Patel announced that Roper had been captured in High Springs, Florida.
The players
KaShawn Nicola Roper
A 50-year-old woman from Kansas City who was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for a 2020 shooting that killed one person and wounded another.
Jazmyn Henrion
A 23-year-old woman who was killed in the 2020 shooting in Kansas City that Roper is accused of committing.
Kash Patel
The current Director of the FBI who announced Roper's capture.
Melesa Johnson
The Jackson County Prosecutor who stated that Roper will now face accountability for her alleged actions.
What they’re saying
“KaShawn Roper will 'now face the full weight of accountability for her alleged actions in 2020.'”
— Melesa Johnson, Jackson County Prosecutor
What’s next
Roper will be extradited from Florida to Kansas City to face the charges against her.
The takeaway
The high-profile capture of Roper after 6 years on the run and the unprecedented $1 million reward offered by the FBI highlights the severity of her alleged crimes and the agency's determination to bring her to justice. Her case raises questions about the use of such large rewards and the challenges law enforcement faces in locating the most dangerous fugitives.
