Fugitive suspect in Sacramento mass taking pictures present in Nevada

ASSOCIATED PRESS / APRIL 3

A criminal offense scene investigator photographs proof markers at the scene of a mass taking pictures In Sacramento, Calif. A suspect on the run since a mass shooting left six individuals lifeless during an alleged gang dispute in California’s capital metropolis last month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities said. 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 complex, the Sacramento Police Division stated in a statement Saturday night, Might 28.

ASSOCIATED PRESS / APRIL 6

A passerby pauses at a memorial for the people killed in mass capturing 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 imagine 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 condo complex, the Sacramento Police Division mentioned in an announcement Saturday night time, Might 28.

THE SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT VIA AP

This undated picture offered by The Sacramento Police Department exhibits Mtula Payton, who is needed on a number of felony warrants, including home violence and gun expenses. Authorities say Payton, a suspect on the run since a mass shooting left six folks useless throughout a gang dispute in California’s capital metropolis last month has been arrested in Las Vegas.

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

Investigators imagine 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 condo complex, the Sacramento Police Department stated in a press release Saturday night.

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

It wasn’t identified Sunday if Payton has an lawyer who might communicate 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 offered no motive but mentioned in court docket paperwork 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 head to the downtown space with the intent of opening fireplace.

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

The Martin brothers, who were among the many wounded, remain jailed. Attorneys for the brothers have but to touch upon 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.