FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive captured in Florida, one day after FBI offers $1M reward
WPEC • • nation
Key Points:
- KaShawn Nicola Roper, recently added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list, was captured in High Springs, Florida, following a million-dollar reward announcement for her arrest.
- Roper had been on the run since 2020 after allegedly shooting into a car in Kansas City, Missouri, killing one woman and injuring another; she faced charges including second-degree murder and armed criminal action.
- Authorities tracked her movements across multiple states, with new information leading to her capture during a routine traffic stop without incident.
- The arrest was made possible through coordinated efforts between local police, federal agents, and the U.S. Marshals Service, with public tips playing a crucial role.
- Roper is now in custody in Florida and is expected to be extradited to Missouri to face charges for the 2020 shooting.
