Jake E. Lee, the famous guitarist celebrated for his collaborations with Ozzy Osbourne, was shot multiple times in Las Vegas.
Lee’s representative stated, “As confirmed by management, legendary rock guitarist Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands, Red Dragon Cartel) was shot multiple times early this morning in a Las Vegas, NV street shooting.”
He is currently in intensive care but is expected to fully recover.
“Lee is fully conscious and doing well in an intensive care unit at a Las Vegas hospital. He is expected to fully recover,” the representative stated.
The shooting, deemed random, occurred while Lee was walking his dog.
“Las Vegas authorities believe the shooting was completely random and occurred while Lee took his dog out for a walk in the early morning hours,” Lee’s representative noted. “As the incident is under police investigation, no further comments will be forthcoming. Lee and his family appreciate respecting their privacy at this time.”
Lee is most known for his contributions to albums such as “Bark at the Moon” and “The Ultimate Sin,” and has been widely recognized for his unique guitar style and technical skills on stage.
