OZZY OSBOURNE Reacts To JAKE E. LEE Being Shot

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Ozzy Osbourne expressed his shock upon learning that his former guitarist, Jake E. Lee, was shot multiple times in Las Vegas early Tuesday morning (October 15).

As reported by TMZ, the incident took place around 2:40 a.m. while Lee was out walking his dog. He is now hospitalized, fully conscious, and receiving treatment in the city’s intensive care unit.

In a statement to TMZOzzy said: “It’s been 37 years since I’ve seen Jake E. Lee, but that still doesn’t take away from the shock of hearing what happened to him today. It’s just another senseless act of gun violence. I send my thoughts to him and his beautiful daughter, Jade. I just hope he’ll be OK.”

SiriusXM radio personality Eddie Trunk revealed in a social media post that Jake “was hit three times — 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.” Eddie went on to say he got the information about Jake‘s condition directly from the musician’s manager.

Las Vegas authorities believe the shooting was entirely random. As the investigation is ongoing, no further statements will be made at this time. Lee and his family kindly ask for privacy during this period.

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.