FBI's Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in High Springs After Just 24 Hours on List

KaShawn Nicola Roper was arrested Wednesday morning around 10:30 a.m. in High Springs, Alachua County, following a credible tip that led High Springs police, Alachua County Sheriff's deputies, and U.S. Marshals to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle matching the suspect's description.[1][4] Roper had been evading capture for nearly six years after allegedly firing multiple shots at a car in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 23, 2020, striking two women—one fatally.[1][2] The arrest came with remarkable speed. The FBI added Roper to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on April 14, 2026, offering up to $1 million for information leading to her capture.[1] Within hours of that announcement, multiple tips flooded in from Florida residents who reported seeing someone matching Roper's description rapidly packing a vehicle with belongings.[2] Federal agents and local law enforcement coordinated quickly, using the vehicle description to conduct the traffic stop that resulted in her apprehension without incident.[2] Roper is now in custody at the Alachua County jail, facing charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon in Missouri, along with a federal charge for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.[2] A federal arrest warrant for the latter charge was issued in 2021 after investigators discovered ties linking her to Georgia, prompting the FBI to encourage residents across multiple states to report any sightings.[3] The capture underscores the power of public cooperation with law enforcement. According to the FBI, Roper's apprehension marked the 502nd fugitive captured as a result of the Ten Most Wanted program and the 164th due to citizen cooperation.[1] Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves called the quick capture "a testament to the strength and connectivity of American law enforcement."[4] The FBI has accelerated its success rate significantly, with eight Most Wanted fugitives captured in just over a year—more than double the four captured during the previous four-year period.[2]