Fugitive suspect in Sacramento mass capturing found in Nevada

ASSOCIATED PRESS / APRIL 3

A criminal offense scene investigator images evidence markers on the scene of a mass taking pictures In Sacramento, Calif. A suspect on the run since a mass capturing left six people useless throughout 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 residence advanced, the Sacramento Police Division said in a statement Saturday night, Could 28.

ASSOCIATED PRESS / APRIL 6

A passerby pauses at a memorial for the individuals killed in mass capturing in 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 final month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities mentioned. Investigators consider 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 residence advanced, the Sacramento Police Division mentioned in a press release Saturday night time, Could 28.

THE SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT VIA AP

This undated picture offered by The Sacramento Police Department reveals Mtula Payton, who is wanted on multiple felony warrants, including home violence and gun prices. Authorities say Payton, a suspect on the run since a mass taking pictures left six individuals dead 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 capturing left six people lifeless during 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 the alleged gang members who opened fire 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 time.

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

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

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

Investigators offered no motive but stated in courtroom paperwork that Smiley Martin and his companions recorded an online 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 hearth.

Three men alleged to be gang members and three women who have been 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 wounded, stay 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.