Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee has shared more details about last month’s shooting, during which he was shot three times roughly 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. He was subsequently admitted to the intensive care unit at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center.
In a yesterday’s (November 28) post to social media, he wrote: “I’ve been debating on publicly talking about getting shot and have decided that it would probably be good for me. Somewhat therapeutic, and by documenting it I can more easily put it behind me. And you might find parts of it interesting! At first it seemed too daunting but then I realized I can do it in parts. Like this:
“We were about 50ft apart when I heard the shots. I quickly realized he wasn’t aiming at me. He was aiming at my dog! I threw my end of the leash at Coco and yelled to go home. He did. He’s a good boy.
“The first shot to hit me was in my left forearm. Entered about an inch below the elbow on the underside. Exited topside. It felt like a burn. Not particularly painful, just like a quick burning sensation. I thought it must have been a graze. Fortunately it missed any bones, and my elbow joint, and has healed remarkably quickly. The scars aren’t much bigger or darker than some of my age spots and I’d probably have to point them out for you to notice. All the fingers still move well. Initially lost the feeling on the back of my hand but it has been slowly coming back.
“In the spirit of giving thanks, I am most thankful my dog wasn’t hurt, and also the damage to my fretting arm was minimal. Unlike the other wounds, which I’ll get to in Part 2.”
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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