On October 15, 2024, Jake E. Lee, former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, was shot multiple times in a random attack while walking his dog in the early morning hours in Las Vegas, NV. According to a statement from Lee’s representatives at ABC PR, authorities believe the incident was unprovoked, and it remains under investigation. Lee is currently recovering in the hospital and is reported to be doing well.
Ozzy Osbourne, who worked with Lee in the 1980s, expressed his shock and sadness over the incident in a statement to TMZ. “It’s been 37 years since I last saw Jake E. Lee, but this news is still incredibly shocking,” Osbourne said. “This is yet another tragic act of gun violence. My thoughts are with Jake and his daughter, Jade. I hope he makes a full recovery.”
Lee joined Osbourne’s band in 1982 after a brief stint with Dio, contributing to the iconic albums Bark At The Moon (1983) and The Ultimate Sin (1986). He later formed Jake E. Lee’s Red Dragon Cartel in 2013, continuing his successful career in music.
The incident has sparked renewed conversations about gun violence, with Osbourne’s statement echoing the sentiments of many calling for an end to such senseless acts. Fans and the music community continue to send their support for Lee’s recovery.
