Fugitive suspect in Sacramento mass shooting present in Nevada

ASSOCIATED PRESS / APRIL 3

A crime scene investigator pictures proof markers at the scene of a mass capturing 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 metropolis last 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 apartment complicated, the Sacramento Police Department stated in a press release Saturday night, May 28.

ASSOCIATED PRESS / APRIL 6

A passerby pauses at a memorial for the individuals killed in mass taking pictures in 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 consider 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 condominium complex, the Sacramento Police Department said in an announcement Saturday night time, May 28.

THE SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT VIA AP

This undated picture offered by The Sacramento Police Division shows Mtula Payton, who is needed on multiple felony warrants, including domestic violence and gun expenses. Authorities say Payton, a suspect on the run since a mass capturing left six folks 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 individuals useless throughout an alleged gang dispute in California’s capital city final month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities said.

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 residence complex, the Sacramento Police Department stated in an announcement Saturday night time.

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

It wasn’t identified Sunday if Payton has an lawyer who may communicate 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 but stated in court documents that Smiley Martin and his companions recorded an internet video hours earlier than the capturing, flashing guns and talking trash from a location in rival gang territory. In it, they state their plans to move to the downtown area with the intent of opening fireplace.

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

The Martin brothers, who were among the many wounded, remain jailed. Attorneys for the brothers have yet 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.