Fugitive suspect in Sacramento mass taking pictures found in Nevada

ASSOCIATED PRESS / APRIL 3

Against the law scene investigator photographs evidence markers at the scene of a mass shooting In Sacramento, Calif. A suspect on the run since a mass capturing left six folks lifeless throughout an alleged gang dispute in California’s capital city final month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities stated. Investigators imagine 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 house advanced, the Sacramento Police Department said in a statement Saturday evening, 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 taking pictures left six people useless throughout an alleged gang dispute in California’s capital metropolis last month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities mentioned. Investigators imagine 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 condominium complicated, the Sacramento Police Division stated in a statement Saturday night, Could 28.

THE SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT VIA AP

This undated picture offered by The Sacramento Police Department shows Mtula Payton, who is wanted on multiple felony warrants, including domestic violence and gun fees. Authorities say Payton, a suspect on the run since a mass shooting left six individuals dead throughout a gang dispute in California’s capital city last month has been arrested in Las Vegas.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. >> A suspect on the run since a mass capturing left six people lifeless throughout an alleged gang dispute in California’s capital metropolis final month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities stated.

Investigators believe Mtula Payton was one of many alleged gang members who opened fireplace in downtown Sacramento on April 3. He was taken into custody at an apartment advanced, the Sacramento Police Division mentioned in a press release Saturday night time.

“Las Vegas Metro Police Department worked with our detectives for weeks in an effort to locate Payton,” the statement stated.

It wasn’t recognized Sunday if Payton has an attorney who may communicate on his behalf.

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

Investigators provided no motive but mentioned in court docket documents that Smiley Martin and his companions recorded an internet 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 head to the downtown area with the intent of opening fireplace.

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