Fugitive suspect in Sacramento mass taking pictures present in Nevada

ASSOCIATED PRESS / APRIL 3

A criminal offense scene investigator pictures proof markers at the scene of a mass shooting In Sacramento, Calif. A suspect on the run since a mass taking pictures left six folks useless during an alleged gang dispute in California’s capital metropolis final month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities mentioned. Investigators believe Mtula Payton was one of the alleged gang members who opened fireplace in downtown Sacramento on April 3. He was taken into custody at an condo complicated, the Sacramento Police Division said in a press release Saturday night time, Could 28.

ASSOCIATED PRESS / APRIL 6

A passerby pauses at a memorial for the individuals killed in mass capturing in Sacramento, Calif. A suspect on the run since a mass taking pictures left six individuals dead throughout an alleged gang dispute in California’s capital city last month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities stated. Investigators consider Mtula Payton was one of the alleged gang members who opened hearth in downtown Sacramento on April 3. He was taken into custody at an apartment complicated, the Sacramento Police Division mentioned in an announcement Saturday night time, Could 28.

THE SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT VIA AP

This undated picture offered by The Sacramento Police Division reveals Mtula Payton, who is wanted on a number of felony warrants, including home violence and gun charges. Authorities say Payton, a suspect on the run since a mass shooting left six individuals lifeless during a gang dispute in California’s capital metropolis final month has been arrested in Las Vegas.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. >> A suspect on the run since a mass taking pictures left six folks lifeless throughout an alleged gang dispute in California’s capital city final month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities said.

Investigators believe Mtula Payton was one of many alleged gang members who opened hearth in downtown Sacramento on April 3. He was taken into custody at an house complex, the Sacramento Police Division mentioned in a statement Saturday evening.

“Las Vegas Metro Police Department labored with our detectives for weeks in an effort to find Payton,” the statement mentioned.

It wasn’t known Sunday if Payton has an lawyer who might speak on his behalf.

Payton and two others, brothers Smiley Martin and Dandrae Martin, had been charged this month with murder in the slayings, as well as weapons offenses.

Investigators supplied no motive however said in court docket documents that Smiley Martin and his companions recorded an online video hours earlier than the taking pictures, flashing guns and talking trash from a location in rival gang territory. In it, they state their plans to go to the downtown space with the intent of opening hearth.

Three males alleged to be gang members and three ladies who have been innocent bystanders died within the shootout that occurred as patrons of bars and nightclubs emptied out onto downtown streets. A dozen extra folks had been wounded.

The Martin brothers, who have been among the wounded, remain jailed. Attorneys for the brothers have but to comment on their charging.

Payton, who police say is a member of a rival gang, was being held in a Nevada jail pending transport again to California.