Authorities are now on the trail of what they believe to be three individuals involved in the tragic mass shooting at Seattle Center on Sunday. The deadly incident resulted in three fatalities and left four others injured. Of the suspects, a 15-year-old has been apprehended in connection with the disturbing outbreak of violence.

According to a report by The Associated Press (AP) that references a court document from Seattle’s juvenile court, one of the individuals believed to be pulling the trigger was among those who lost their lives during the melee.

Initially, police stated the suspicion of two shooters. However, newly uncovered details suggest that the 15-year-old now in custody, along with a dead acquaintance discovered at the scene, might have exchanged gunfire with another as-yet unidentified suspect.

The search for the third suspect remains intense, with law enforcement conducting an active manhunt to bring the individual to justice.

Just hours earlier, officials said the 15-year-old was booked into juvenile detention on suspicion of firearms violations and first-degree assault. 

While the juvenile was expected to make an initial court appearance Monday, The AP reported that the teen waived the hearing.

No homicide charges have been filed against the teen.

“We believe this teenager opened fire in the crowd, but details are still under investigation,” Mayor Katie Wilson said. 

Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes said investigators believe gunfire was exchanged outside the Seattle Center Armory, leaving multiple bystanders caught in the crossfire.

Police believe the shooting stemmed from a conflict between small groups who appear to be at odds with each other.

Officials said a 19-year-old man and a 44-year-old man died at the scene despite life-saving efforts by first responders. 

A 56-year-old woman was also transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where she later died. 

Four other victims were injured, including a 2-year-old boy, a 23-year-old man, a 39-year-old woman and a 40-year-old woman. Officials said these victims either suffered minor injuries or have been discharged from the hospital.

Police are also investigating whether a 27-year-old man who self-transported to a hospital was an eighth victim. His involvement has not yet been confirmed.

Harborview Medical Center spokesperson Susan Gregg previously said the injuries to four patients involved an arm, abdomen and legs

Wilson called the shooting “an act of horrific violence.”

“Impacted families are living through the worst moment of their lives, and an entire community is trying to understand how a gathering built around culture, connection, and joy ended in gunfire,” Wilson said in a statement. “No one should have to weigh the risk of being shot before attending an event, gathering with friends, or experiencing their city.”

The venue was hosting the Bite of Seattle food festival over the weekend.

“Our first responsibilities are supporting grieving families, caring for the injured, and providing clear and accurate information for the public,” the mayor said.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson previously said he was receiving briefings and State Patrol SWAT officers responded to the scene to assist Seattle Police.

“My prayers are with the families of the victims, and the responders as they work to keep people safe,” the governor said on X.

News Media reached out to the Seattle Police Department for additional information.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said she was “absolutely horrified” by the shooting.

“My heart goes out to the victims and their families, and all those impacted by this senseless violence.”

“I am grateful to the officers and first responders who are at the scene and working to protect our community, as well as the frontline medical professionals who are treating survivors,” she said on X. “Tonight, we grieve with our community in Seattle as well as those around the country affected by gun violence and mass shootings.”

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay similarly said he was “horrified” by the violence.

“As someone who grew up in this community, I know what this event means to so many families, young people, and neighbors across our region,” he said in a statement. “For years, the Bite has been one of Seattle’s signature summer traditions. To see violence at a place that brings so many people together is heartbreaking and unacceptable.”

Kayla Carris, 22, said she was sitting outside the Armory at the Bite of Seattle when people began to scream and run for cover inside the Seattle Center Armory.

“Everyone was just throwing stuff and running,” Carris told The Seattle Times. “Like everyone.”

Todd Behrends, 59, said he heard what appeared to be several rounds of shots.

People began running and jumping over each other to escape, Behrends told the outlet. One woman fell, and someone stepped on her leg.

Behrends said he saw a woman on the ground and a man on a stretcher as he ran toward an exit.

The White House has swiftly responded after singer John Mellencamp openly criticized President Donald Trump’s decision regarding the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico.

During a performance in Holmdel, New Jersey on Saturday night, Mellencamp paused his show to ridicule Trump’s executive order to rename the “Gulf of Mexico” as the “Gulf of America.”

In a statement released on Monday, Davis Ingle, a White House spokesman, expressed dismissive sentiments through Fox News Digital. “No rational person is interested in the opinions of disconnected, woke Hollywood figures,” Ingle remarked.

As Mellencamp embarked on his “Dancing Words” Tour, he engaged the audience by singing the opening lines of his popular song “Pink Houses” before speaking directly to the crowd.

He sang, “Well, there’s people and more people/ What do they know, know, know?/ Go to work in some high rise/ And vacation down at the Gulf of Mexico,” and then paused, saying “Wait a minute,” as reported by USA Today.

While Mellencamp’s band kept playing, the musician said sarcastically, “The Gulf of Mexico? Is that right? It’s not the Gulf of America? What a stupid f–—-g idea.”

Mellencamp then picked right back up and finished performing “Pink Houses.”

Released in 1983, Mellencamp’s “Pink Houses” became one of his signature hits, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.

While many listeners initially embraced it as a patriotic anthem, Mellencamp has said the song is actually a sharp commentary on the American dream, exploring themes of class, inequality and the gap between ideals and reality.

The song was inspired by Mellencamp spotting a man sitting outside a small pink house along an Indiana highway, an image that sparked the iconic chorus, “Ain’t that America.”

SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, recently unveiled a significant breakthrough in artificial intelligence, announcing that AI technology has reached a pivotal stage where it can enhance its own capabilities. This development is expected to trigger an era of rapid advancements, which could become challenging to regulate entirely.

This critical juncture, often referred to as the singularity, holds the promise of substantial societal advancements. Altman highlighted these potential benefits in what appeared to be a response to growing concerns expressed by critics worried about AI’s impact on society with its widespread utilization.

Expressing his thoughts on a recent episode of the podcast “Relentless,” released on Saturday, Altman remarked, “We’ve reached the singularity. This is the very scenario we used to discuss—half-jokingly—in casual conversations over lunch.”

“This is a moment I’ve been eagerly anticipating all my life,” Altman continued, exuding optimism. “The implications for the world are immense, overwhelmingly positive, and quite thrilling.”

Altman’s comments arrived shortly after OpenAI disclosed what it termed as an unprecedented autonomous AI-driven cyber attack—a testament to the rapid strides being made in AI technology.

MORE: OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an ‘unprecedented’ hack of another company

Zendaya cemented her status as a fashion icon alongside her husband Tom Holland at the glitzy premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Los Angeles on Monday night.

Embodying elegance and edge, the 29-year-old actress stunned in a striking black avant-garde gown by Ashi Studio. The dress featured a plunging neckline and dramatic ruffles that accentuated her hips while she captivated onlookers at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Adding an extra dose of allure, the ensemble boasted a black satin corset adorned with unique antennae detailing and a cascading train that swept to one side.

Radiating retro glam, the star of “The Odyssey” completed her look with gelled, finger-wave bangs meticulously styled against her forehead and a dramatic smoky eye, accompanied by a glossy nude lip artfully crafted by makeup artist Ernesto Casillas.

The daring design of the gown offered a tantalizing glimpse of skin, subtly revealing a ‘t’ tattoo on her torso, a sentimental tribute to Holland.

As for her jewels, Zendaya, who portrays MJ in the film, wore Maison Boucheron’s Lavalliere Diamants pendant earrings.

She gave a clever nod to the movie by wearing black heels adorned with a striking lifelike spider.

Sparkling on her finger was her stunning diamond wedding ring. 

Meanwhile Holland – whose performance in Christopher Nolan’s $250million epic The Odyssey was recently roasted by critics as ‘comic book basic’ – wore a custom Jacquemus red suit for the event.

The outfit featured a matching bright red shirt underneath along with a navy tie.

His wife was pictured laughing it up as they posed in front of the shutterbugs and sweetly held hands at one point.

Holland steps back into the iconic suit as Peter Parker for the latest installment, taking on the legendary web-slinger role once played by Tobey Maguire. 

Their new film will be released in cinemas on July 31.

The premiere comes as Tom and Zendaya’s latest movie The Odyssey has already set critical and audience review records.

Figures show from just under one week of The Odyssey’s wide release, July 17, the movie’s total haul is $303million worldwide, with likely another $15-20million coming in when Wednesday’s figures arrive. 

But with the couple’s upcoming Spider-Man movie set to be released in days, fans will have to see which film becomes the top-grossing film of the year, as Brand New Day is currently breaking ticket pre-sale records for the opening weekend and first week.

It comes after Tom and Zendaya recreated a series of snaps a decade on from their first Spider-Man press tour.

The couple famously met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016.

Fast forward ten years, and the pair are now married and back on the promotional trail for their latest Spider-Man film.

Taking to Instagram, Zendaya reshared a post from Sony Pictures featuring side-by-side photos of the pair recreating poses from their very first press tour together.

In one snap, Zendaya looked effortlessly chic in a white skirt and black tank top, while Tom mirrored his original pose beside her.

The post also included the pair recreating photos with their co-star Jacob Batalon, who plays Ned Leeds.

Sony captioned the nostalgic carousel: ’10 years ago already’.

Elsewhere at the premiere Sadie Sink stunned in a backless Prada gown. Her role in the upcoming flick remains strictly under wraps. 

Meanwhile, Zendaya and Holland’s fellow Odyssey star Jon Bernthal – who stars as Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher – was joined by daughter Adeline Bernthal at the premiere. 

Michael B. Jordan rocked a Spider-Man t-shirt for the occasion.

Pierce Brosnan’s son Paris, 25, enjoyed a date night with girlfriend Alex Lee-Aillon, who looked chic in a black mini dress. Paris is Brosnan’s youngest son with wife Keely Shaye Smith.

Will Smith’s sons Jaden and Trey proved to be a stylish duo as they stepped out looking effortlessly cool at the premiere.

Zendaya’s appearance comes after she recently revealed that she plans on taking a break from Hollywood after fitting five projects and a wedding to Holland into the past 12 months.

The actress said that she plans to ‘disappear for a little bit’ following the jam-packed year.

The American star spoke about what she plans to do next at the New York premiere of The Odyssey earlier this month.

Fans also saw her reprise her role of troubled drug-addict Rue in HBO’s Euphoria, as well as opposite Robert Pattinson in The Drama and Dune: Part Three.

Zendaya also voices a new character in Shrek 5, which is slated for a June 2027 release, meaning she has more than had her hands full.

When asked by Entertainment Tonight reporter Emily Curl about what she will do with her time off, she said: ‘Oh girl, nothing. Just mind my business, you know? And stay to myself.’

Zendaya went on: ‘This is such a whirlwind, and you’re kind of like in a new place every second, and your brain is kind of all over the place.

‘It’s fun and I’m grateful, and I wouldn’t change a thing, but sometimes you need to just, you know, disappear for a little bit.’