67-year-old guitarist Jake E. Lee (Red Dragon Cartel, ex-Ozzy Osbourne, etc.) was shot several times this morning, October 15th, in a Las Vegas, NV street shooting. A statement issued by his representatives on the matter this morning reads:
“October 15, 2024 — 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. Lee is fully conscious and doing well in an intensive care unit at a Las Vegas hospital. He is expected to fully recover.
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.”
Update: October 15th, 2024 04:20pm:
Update on Jake E Lee. He was hit 3 times. He was hit in the chest , arm and foot. Bullets missed all major organs except lung. But he is doing well and expected to make a full recovery. This info direct from his manager who I just spoke with. Got very lucky thankfully!
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) October 15, 2024
