Members of Green Day unexpectedly paused their concert in Detroit on Wednesday night after spotting an unauthorized drone.

According to Cpl. Dan Donakowski from the Detroit Police Department, a suspect was detained who allegedly operated the drone over Comerica Park. He added that the individual is being held as police investigate the situation further.

Footage shared online captures lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong stopping his rendition of “Longview” to join his bandmates as they hurried off stage. They exited around 8:50 p.m. ET at the direction of crew members who appeared from the sides of the stage.

The crowd was left bewildered as video screens on stage displayed a message reading: “SHOW PAUSE: PLEASE, STANDBY FOR DETAILS.”

“Green Day just stopped playing in the middle of ‘Longview,'” remarked a concert-goer in a video that circulated online. “They ran off the stage like something was seriously wrong. Oh wow, something is going on.”

Approximately 10 minutes later, the band resumed their concert without providing any explanation to the audience that numbered over 30,000, based on previous sold-out events at the venue with similar setups.

“How’s everyone doing? Is everyone alright?” asked frontman Billie Joe Armstrong once they returned. He encouraged fans to put away their phones for the moment: “Let’s just be here, right now.”

Unauthorized drone spotted above concert venue

A drone with green lights was seen flying over the venue before the band quickly exited—though it’s worth noting that drones are often used at large concert events for recording purposes.

While representatives from Green Day and concert organizers did not respond to requests for information from the Free Press, a post on the band’s account on X later that night offered an apology for the interruption and noted: “Stadium security had us clear the stage while they dealt with a possible safety issue. The DPD resolved the situation quickly, and we were able to continue. Thank you for your understanding.”

This concert was part of Green Day’s extensive Saviors Tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their album “Dookie” as well as the 20th anniversary of “American Idiot.” Core members Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool, along with three touring musicians, were all present on stage when the incident occurred.

Green Day concluded the show shortly after 11 p.m. ET with “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” followed by Armstrong hinting at the earlier disruption with a farewell remark.

“This is a night we’re all going to remember!” he stated.

Contributing: Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press