CNN —
A Patti LaBelle performance astatine the Riverside Theater successful Milwaukee was abruptly halted Saturday nighttime erstwhile the prima was rushed disconnected the signifier owed to a weaponry threat, organizers said.
Social media video showed LaBelle exclaiming, “Wait!” arsenic 3 individuals pushed her mic basal distant and escorted her off-stage without explanation. Band members unreserved down her arsenic assemblage members are heard successful the video asking, “What happened?”
“Tonight’s Patti LaBelle amusement astatine the Riverside Theater has been postponed pursuing a weaponry menace investigated by the Milwaukee Police Department,” performance organizer Pabst Theater Group said successful a statement.
“We are thankful for the efforts of the Milwaukee Police Department and our customers and unit for their harmless and orderly exit. We are moving with the creator to reschedule the show,” the connection said.
Police accidental performance attendees were safely evacuated and the probe is ongoing, according to CNN affiliate WTMJ.
CNN has reached retired to Milwaukee constabulary for further details.