Jake E. Lee, a guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, was shot multiple times in Las Vegas early Tuesday while he was walking his dog.
“As confirmed by management legendary Rock guitarist Jake E. Lee was shot multiple times early this morning in a Las Vegas, NV street shooting,” representatives for the 67-year-old rocker said.
“Lee is fully conscious and doing well in an intensive care unit at a Las Vegas hospital,” they added.
Legendary rock guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands, and Red Dragon Cartel, Jake E. Lee was shot multiple times in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images“He is expected to fully recover.”
Lee’s rep said he is expecting him to fully recover from the shooting. Getty Images
His rep told Fox News Digital, “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.” Getty ImagesThe Las Vegas Police Department believes that the incident was “completely random,” according to the statement.
Lee was the main guitarist and a composer on the Ozzy Osbourne albums “Bark at the Moon” and “The Ultimate Sin.” He was fired in 1987 and replaced by Zakk Wylde.
Lee would go on to be a member of bands Badlands and most recently his own Jake E. Lee’s Red Dragon Cartel.
“As the incident is under police investigation, no further comments will be forthcoming,” his rep’s statement concluded.
“Lee and his family appreciate respecting their privacy at this time.”
With Post wires
