Singer Morrissey Cancels Shows After Online Death Threat

British singer Morrissey has canceled 2 upcoming shows over concerns for his safety … reportedly a death threat.

The musician announced the news on social media Friday, telling fans this weekend’s concerts — one in Connecticut on Friday and one in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday — were axed “due to recent events and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the musician and band.”

The online death threat came from a 26-year-old Ottawa man before Morrissey’s Sept. 12 show in the city, CBS News reports. The individual has been charged in connection with the threat, according to the outlet.

MGM beat Hall in Boston, where the former The Smiths frontman was set to play, shared details on Instagram Friday, penning … “In recent days, there has been a credible threat on Morrissey’s life. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the musician and band, tomorrow’s engagement at the MGM beat Hall at Fenway has been cancelled.”

Morrissey’s next show is scheduled for Tuesday evening in Philadelphia. It has not been canceled as of Friday afternoon.