Legendary guitarist Jake E. Lee, famous for his time with Ozzy Osbourne and Badlands, was recently involved in a shooting incident in Las Vegas. While specific details are still under investigation, the news has sparked concern among his fans.
Here is everything to know about Jake E. Lee’s shooting incident.
Jake E. Lee shooting incident explained
Jake E. Lee, the renowned guitarist, was shot multiple times during a street shooting in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Oct. 15, as confirmed by both his representative and the Las Vegas Police Department. T
The 67-year-old musician is currently in the intensive care unit of a Las Vegas hospital. He remains fully conscious and is “doing well,” according to a statement from his representative. Lee is expected to make a full recovery from the injuries. The statement also mentioned, “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. As the incident is under police investigation, no further comments will be forthcoming. Lee and his family appreciate respecting their privacy at this time.” (via Fox News)
The Las Vegas Police Department reported that the shooting, which took place around 2:45 a.m., appears to have been entirely random. At the time, Lee was walking his dog in the early morning hours. His family has asked for privacy during this difficult time, as confirmed by his spokesperson.
The police are still investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made so far. Despite the ongoing investigation, Lee’s fans are hopeful for his recovery. He has been a key figure in rock music, having risen to fame with Osbourne during the 1980s. Later, he formed the band Badlands and founded Red Dragon Cartel in 2013. Both the police and Lee’s representative have confirmed that no further comments will be made while the investigation is underway.
