Fugitive suspect in Sacramento mass shooting present in Nevada

ASSOCIATED PRESS / APRIL 3

A criminal offense scene investigator pictures evidence markers at the scene of a mass taking pictures In Sacramento, Calif. A suspect on the run since a mass shooting left six folks 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 hearth in downtown Sacramento on April 3. He was taken into custody at an apartment complex, the Sacramento Police Division stated in an announcement Saturday night, Might 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 people lifeless during an alleged gang dispute in California’s capital city last month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities said. 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 condominium complex, the Sacramento Police Division said in a statement Saturday night time, May 28.

THE SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT VIA AP

This undated photo provided by The Sacramento Police Department reveals Mtula Payton, who is needed on a number of felony warrants, including home violence and gun fees. Authorities say Payton, a suspect on the run since a mass shooting left six individuals dead during 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 folks useless during an alleged gang dispute in California’s capital city last month has been arrested in Las Vegas, authorities said.

Investigators believe 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 residence complex, the Sacramento Police Division stated in an announcement Saturday night.

“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 lawyer who may speak on his behalf.

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

Investigators supplied no motive however said in court docket documents that Smiley Martin and his companions recorded an internet video hours earlier than the taking pictures, 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 women who were innocent bystanders died within the shootout that occurred as patrons of bars and nightclubs emptied out onto downtown streets. A dozen more individuals have been wounded.

The Martin brothers, who have been among the wounded, stay jailed. Attorneys for the brothers have yet 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 back to California.