Jake E. Lee, Former Ozzy Osbourne Guitarist, Shot Multiple Times in Las Vegas

Guitarist Jake E. Lee. Joe Gorelick for Joe Gorelick Design, LTD via AP

Jake E. Lee, a former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, was hospitalized on Tuesday after being shot multiple times in Las Vegas.

Lee was shot at around 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday and was taken to a hospital for treatment, the Las Vegas police said in an emailed statement. Authorities said its investigation into the shooting, which took place around 10 miles south of the strip, is ongoing and that no arrests have been made.

Amanda Cagan, Lee’s representative, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying the guitarist was walking his dog when the shooting happened. She said that Lee was conscious and “is expected to fully recover.”

“As the incident is under police investigation, no further comments will be forthcoming. Lee and his family appreciate respecting their privacy at this time,” the statement reads.

“By the grace of God, no major organs were hit, he’s fully responsive, and expected to make a full recovery,” Tim Heyne, manager for Lee’s rock band Red Dragon Cartel, told The Associated Press.

Lee, 67, is a veteran rock guitarist who joined Osbourne’s band in 1982. Lee recorded and performed live with the band on two of Osbourne’s records, including 1983’s “Bark at the Moon” and 1986’s “The Ultimate Sin,” before leaving the group in 1987.

A year later, Lee founded the heavy metal group Badlands with former Black Sabbath members Ray Gillen and Eric Singer and released three albums before disbanding in 1992.

Lee created the Red Dragon Cartel in 2013. They released their first album, “Red Dragon Cartel,” in 2014, followed by “Patina” in 2018.

Following news of Lee’s shooting, fellow musicians took to social media to express their hopes for the musician’s recovery.

Night Ranger guitarist Brad Gillis wrote on X: “I just heard about Jake E Lee. Glad to hear he is doing well. My thoughts are with ya, buddy!”

“Thinking of and praying for Jake E Lee,” Mark Strigl, a host on Sirius XM channel Ozzy’s Boneyard, wrote on X.

Musician Matt Gibson shared a photo of himself and Lee on X, captioning the post: “Love and prayers to my homie Jake E. Lee—get well soon brother! You got this!”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

From NTD News