LaBelle was performing in Milwaukee Saturday night when a bomb threat forced her to evacuate the concert venue.
Patti LaBelle's Milwaukee concert was cut short Saturday after a bomb threat. LaBelle was rushed off stage and the audience was forced to evacuate the venue.
In a video shared to Twitter, the 78-year-old singer was speaking to fans at the Riverside Theater when security arrived and moved her away from the stage. LaBelle, who was mid-performance, yelled out "Wait!" as she attempted to receive flowers from fans, not understanding why the concert had come to a halt.
After being informed of the situation, LaBelle was escorted offstage by security.
In a statement to ET, Milwaukee police said they are investigating a bomb threat, which occurred on Saturday, Dec. 10 at approximately 9:02 p.m. on the 100 block of W. Wisconsin Ave. "An establishment received a phone call that there were explosives in [the] facility. The building was safely evacuated and searched by MPD K-9 units," the statement read. "No explosive devices were located. This is an ongoing investigation. MPD continues to seek unknown suspects."
Organizers from the Riverside Theater also shared a statement, informing fans that they are working with LaBelle to reschedule the show.
"Tonight's Patti LaBelle show at the Riverside Theater has been postponed following a bomb threat investigated by the Milwaukee Police Department. We are thankful for the efforts of the Milwaukee Police Department and our customers and staff for their safe and orderly exit," the venue organizers wrote on Facebook. "We are working with the artist to reschedule the show."
LaBelle has yet to speak out regarding the incident.
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