Video shows Green Day being pulled from stage in Detroit after drone sighting

Members of Green Day abruptly stopped their show in Detroit on Wednesday night to run off the stage after an unauthorized drone appeared.

Officers arrested the person suspected of flying a drone over Comerica Park, Detroit Police Department spokesman Cpl. Dan Donakowski told the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY network. Donakowski added that “he remains in custody pending further investigation.”

A video shared online shows lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong finishing his performance of “Longview” and then joining his bandmates rushing backstage. The band members ran off the stage at around 8:50 p.m. ET as crew members suddenly appeared from behind the scenes, signaling.

The incident caused confusion in the crowd, as soon after, the message “SHOW PAUSE: PLEASE STAND BY FOR DETAILS” flashed on the stage’s video screens.

Watch the video of Green Day leaving the stage after spotting a drone

“Green Day just stopped playing in the middle of 'Longview,'” said one concertgoer in a video shared online. “They ran off the stage like something was totally wrong. Oh man, something is wrong.”

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About ten minutes later, the band continued their performance without giving any explanation to the tens of thousands who filled the Detroit Tigers' stadium. An official attendance figure was not announced, but it is believed to be more than 30,000, based on previous sold-out concerts at the stadium with a similar stage configuration.

“How are you guys? Is everyone OK?” asked frontman Billie Joe Armstrong upon his return. He asked fans to put their phones away for now: “Let's be here, right now.”

Green light for drone spotted over Detroit venue

Before the band's abrupt departure, a drone with a green light could be seen flying overhead – drones are not an uncommon sight at large concerts, however, and are often used by bands and promoters to document the festivities.

Representatives for Green Day and show officials did not respond to Free Press requests for details, but a post on the band's X account late Wednesday apologized for the delay, adding: “Stadium security had us clear the stage while they dealt with a potential safety issue. DPD quickly resolved the situation and we were able to move forward. Thank you for your understanding.”

The Detroit show was part of the band's long-running Saviors Tour, during which Green Day performed “Dookie” in full to mark the 30th anniversary, along with the album “American Idiot,” which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Core members Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tre Cool, as well as three touring musicians, were all onstage at the time of Wednesday's incident.