Fugitive Suspect in Sacramento Mass Shooting Found in Nevada

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A suspect on the run since a mass taking pictures left six folks lifeless 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 hearth in downtown Sacramento on April 3. He was taken into custody at an condominium advanced, the Sacramento Police Division mentioned in an announcement Saturday night time.

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

It wasn’t identified Sunday if Payton has an legal professional who might communicate on his behalf.

Payton and two others, brothers Smiley Martin and Dandrae Martin, have been charged this month with homicide within the slayings, in addition to weapons offenses.

Investigators provided no motive, however mentioned in court docket paperwork that Smiley Martin and his companions recorded an internet video hours earlier than the taking pictures, flashing weapons and speaking trash from a location in rival gang territory. In it, they state their plans to go to the downtown space with the intent of opening hearth.

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

The Martin brothers, who have been among the many wounded, stay 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.

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