LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jake E. Lee, former guitarist ozzy osbourne He was shot and injured multiple times in Las Vegas early Tuesday morning.
The victim was shot around 2:40 a.m. Tuesday and taken to a hospital for treatment, Las Vegas police said in an emailed statement. No arrests have been made, and police officials said an investigation into the shooting is ongoing. The shooting occurred in an area about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south. strip.
A representative for Lee confirmed the shooting in a statement, adding that Lee was conscious and “expected to make a full recovery.”
“As this incident remains under police investigation, no further comment is planned. Lee and his family appreciate respect for their privacy at this time,” the statement said. .
Representative Amanda Kagan said the shooting occurred while Lee was walking his dog.
Tim Hein, manager of Lee's rock band Red Dragon Cartel, told The Associated Press: “By the grace of God, there is no damage to any major organs, he is fully recovered and fully recovered. He is expected to recover.”
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, and raised in San Diego, Lee, 67, played guitar in several bands in Los Angeles' Sunset Strip glam metal scene in the 1980s, including an early version of Ratt.
He joined Ozzy Osbourne's band in 1982 and remained with them until 1987, appearing on albums such as 1983's Bark at the Moon. He then played in the metal band Badlands and released two solo albums. Until recently, he led the Red Dragon Cartel.
