The FBI announced Wednesday that Kashawn Nicola Roper, previously of Kansas City, was arrested. Previously, she had been placed on the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List on Tuesday, April 14th. She was placed on the list for her alleged involvement in a shooting on August 23rd, 2020 in Kansas City. During an altercation, the defendant allegedly fired multiple shots at a car which struck two female victims, resulting in the death of one of them.
On September 10th, 2020, the defendant was charged with Second Degree Murder, Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon in Jackson County. On July 1st, 2021, the defendant was charged in federal court with Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution.
Charges listed are merely allegations. Evidence in support of these charges must be presented in a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The arrest occurred in High Springs (FL) by the High Springs Police Department with assistance from the Alachua County (FL) Sheriff’s Department and the US Marshall’s Office. The arrest was made following tips related to the April 14th announcement.
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