Fugitive suspect in Sacramento mass capturing present in Nevada

ASSOCIATED PRESS / APRIL 3

A crime scene investigator photographs proof markers on the scene of a mass taking pictures In Sacramento, Calif. A suspect on the run since a mass capturing left six folks dead during an alleged gang dispute in California’s capital city 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 apartment complex, the Sacramento Police Division stated in a press release Saturday evening, Could 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 folks lifeless throughout 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 the alleged gang members who opened fireplace in downtown Sacramento on April 3. He was taken into custody at an residence advanced, the Sacramento Police Division mentioned in a statement Saturday night, Could 28.

THE SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT VIA AP

This undated photograph supplied by The Sacramento Police Division reveals Mtula Payton, who is wanted on multiple felony warrants, together with home violence and gun charges. Authorities say Payton, a suspect on the run since a mass shooting left six individuals useless 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 shooting left six folks useless throughout an alleged gang dispute in California’s capital metropolis final month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities stated.

Investigators imagine 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 Department mentioned in a press release Saturday night.

“Las Vegas Metro Police Department labored with our detectives for weeks in an effort to locate Payton,” the assertion said.

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

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

Investigators provided no motive but stated in court docket documents that Smiley Martin and his companions recorded an internet video hours before the shooting, flashing weapons and talking trash from a location in rival gang territory. In it, they state their plans to move to the downtown space with the intent of opening hearth.

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

The Martin brothers, who have been among the 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 back to California.