Guitarist Jake E. Lee Recovering After Shooting Incident

Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee was shot multiple times in Las Vegas, leaving fans and fellow musicians shocked as he recovers in intensive care.

At a Glance

Jake E. Lee, 67, was shot three times while walking his dog in Las Vegas.
The shooting occurred around 2:40 a.m. in a neighborhood south of the Las Vegas Strip.
Lee is expected to make a full recovery, with no major organs hit.
Police found 15 shell casings at the scene; no arrests have been made.
The incident reportedly occurred after Lee had a verbal confrontation with alleged thieves.

Legendary Guitarist Shot in Las Vegas

Jake E. Lee, the former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and current leader of Red Dragon Cartel, was shot multiple times in Las Vegas while walking his dog. The incident occurred around 2:40 a.m. in a neighborhood approximately 10 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip. Lee, 67, was immediately taken to a hospital and is currently in intensive care.

Despite the severity of the attack, Lee’s management has confirmed that he is expected to make a full recovery. Tim Heyne, a representative for the guitarist, stated, “By the grace of God, no major organs were hit, he’s fully responsive, and expected to make a full recovery.”

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Details of the Shooting

Lee was shot three times, with bullets striking his forearm, foot, and back. The impact broke a rib and damaged a lung, but miraculously avoided any major organs. Police investigators found 15 shell casings at the scene, indicating that the shooter had emptied their clip. The incident took place in the 11000 block of Alora Street, and as of now, no arrests have been made.

Lee later spoke of the incident, stating, “Walking home from our walk, Coco and I crossed paths with a couple of thieves. Dressed darkly, hoodies pulled down their faces and masks covering their mouths. Standing in a neighbor’s driveway checking out his motorcycle. There was a verbal confrontation which ended with an agreement that I would walk one way and they would walk the opposite. That didn’t work out.”

Lee’s statement suggests that the shooting may have been related to a confrontation with alleged thieves, rather than a random act of violence. The guitarist has indicated that he may provide more details about the incident in the future, but for now, he is focusing on his recovery.

Outpouring of Support

The news of Lee’s shooting has sent shockwaves through the music community, with fans and fellow musicians expressing their concern and support for the guitarist’s recovery. Ozzy Osbourne, Lee’s former bandmate, reacted to the incident, calling it “another senseless act of gun violence.”

Lee’s management has requested privacy for the guitarist and his family during this challenging time. Fans have taken to social media to share their well-wishes and memories of Lee’s contributions to rock music, particularly his work with Ozzy Osbourne on albums like “Bark at the Moon.”

A Stellar Career in Rock

Jake E. Lee, born in Norfolk, Virginia, and raised in San Diego, has had a long and illustrious career in rock music. He played in several bands during the 1980s glam metal scene, including an early version of Ratt, before joining Ozzy Osbourne’s band in 1982. After his tenure with Osbourne, Lee went on to play in the metal band Badlands and release solo albums.

Prior to the shooting, Lee had been on a self-imposed break from performing due to hand pain. However, he had recently resumed playing and was planning to tour with his current band, Red Dragon Cartel. The music community now anxiously awaits updates on Lee’s condition and hopes for a speedy recovery.