Jake E. Lee has provided an update on his health after being shot in Las Vegas on October 15th.
The 67-year-old former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne was struck by gunfire three times in a shooting that occurred roughly 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip early in the morning. He was subsequently taken to the intensive care unit at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center.
Yesterday (October 20), Jake posted a photo of his dog on the RED DRAGON CARTEL Facebook page and included the following message: “Thank you again for all your concern. A quick update: back home recuperating. A big thanks to those at Sunrise Hospital for taking such good care of me.
“And some brief details about that night. 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. I’ll probably talk in more detail about it later but right now I can only comfortably do a little at a time.”
As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Lee was shot in the forearm, back (the bullet breaking a rib), and foot. Fortunately, none of the bullets struck vital organs. A neighbor, upon hearing the gunfire, hid his children, armed himself, and called 911. Lee‘s dog was not injured.
Jake E. Lee is an American guitarist best known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne, playing on the iconic albums Bark at the Moon (1983) and The Ultimate Sin (1986). Born Jakey Lou Williams on February 15, 1957, in Norfolk, Virginia, he gained recognition for his fiery guitar style, blending bluesy, hard rock riffs with virtuosic solos.
After leaving Osbourne‘s band, Lee formed the group BADLANDS, releasing several well-received albums that showcased his unique musical talent. In 2013, he returned to the spotlight with his band RED DRAGON CARTEL.
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