FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitive KaShawn Roper Apprehended in Florida
KC homicide suspect on FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list is apprehended in Florida
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KaShawn Nicola Roper, a suspect in a 2020 Kansas City homicide, was apprehended in High Springs, Florida, just a day after being added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. Charged with second-degree murder, Roper's arrest followed tips from the public, highlighting the importance of community involvement in fighting violence.
- 01KaShawn Roper was charged with second-degree murder in a 2020 homicide case.
- 02She was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list just one day before her arrest.
- 03Roper was apprehended in High Springs, Florida, with assistance from local law enforcement.
- 04The FBI offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her capture.
- 05Roper is the second woman from Kansas City to appear on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
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KaShawn Nicola Roper, 50, was apprehended in High Springs, Florida, on Wednesday morning after being placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list just a day earlier. Roper is charged with second-degree murder for her alleged involvement in the shooting death of 23-year-old Jazmyn Henrion in Kansas City on August 23, 2020. Following the shooting, which also injured another woman, Roper was charged with two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. A federal arrest warrant had been issued for her in July 2021 due to her flight to avoid prosecution. The FBI, Kansas City Police Department, and Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office announced her addition to the list, offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to her arrest. Roper's capture was facilitated by tips from the public, demonstrating the impact of community engagement in law enforcement efforts. Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson emphasized the importance of public cooperation in achieving justice for victims and their families. Roper is now facing serious charges and will be held accountable for her alleged actions.
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Roper's arrest may bring closure to the family of the victim and serves as a reminder of the community's role in addressing violence.
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