Fugitive suspect in Sacramento mass taking pictures found in Nevada

ASSOCIATED PRESS / APRIL 3

A crime scene investigator photographs proof markers at the scene of a mass capturing 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 city last month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities said. Investigators consider Mtula Payton was one of many alleged gang members who opened fire in downtown Sacramento on April 3. He was taken into custody at an condominium complex, the Sacramento Police Department stated in a statement Saturday night, May 28.

ASSOCIATED PRESS / APRIL 6

A passerby pauses at a memorial for the individuals killed in mass shooting in Sacramento, Calif. A suspect on the run since a mass capturing left six folks dead throughout an alleged gang dispute in California’s capital metropolis final month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities mentioned. 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 condominium advanced, the Sacramento Police Division mentioned in a statement Saturday night time, Could 28.

THE SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT VIA AP

This undated photograph provided by The Sacramento Police Department exhibits Mtula Payton, who is wanted on multiple felony warrants, including home violence and gun costs. Authorities say Payton, a suspect on the run since a mass capturing left six individuals lifeless throughout 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 useless throughout an alleged gang dispute in California’s capital metropolis last month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities stated.

Investigators consider Mtula Payton was one of the alleged gang members who opened fire in downtown Sacramento on April 3. He was taken into custody at an condo advanced, the Sacramento Police Division mentioned in an announcement Saturday night time.

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

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

Payton and two others, brothers Smiley Martin and Dandrae Martin, were charged this month with homicide within the slayings, in addition to weapons offenses.

Investigators supplied no motive however stated in court docket documents that Smiley Martin and his companions recorded a web-based video hours before the capturing, flashing weapons and speaking 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 fireplace.

Three males alleged to be gang members and three girls 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 individuals were wounded.

The Martin brothers, who have been among the many wounded, stay 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.