Summary
KaShawn Nicola Roper, wanted for a 2020 shooting in Missouri, was arrested in Florida after nearly six years on the FBI Ten Most Wanted list. Law enforcement used public tips and coordinated efforts to locate and arrest her without incident.
Key Facts
- Roper was arrested on April 15, 2026, during a traffic stop in High Springs, Florida.
- She was wanted for firing shots in a 2020 Kansas City incident that killed one woman and injured another.
- Roper faced charges including second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
- A federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued in July 2021.
- The FBI added her to their Ten Most Wanted list on April 14, 2026.
- Her arrest followed tips received through the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center.
- Multiple police agencies and the U.S. Marshals Service worked together on the operation.
- Roper was booked into Alachua County Jail on state murder charges after arrest.
