The former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist reportedly shot multiple times in a “random” attack

LAS VEGAS (Gray News) – Ozzy Osbourne's former guitarist Jake E. Lee has been shot multiple times in a random attack, according to multiple reports.

According to a press release from his publicist, Lee was reportedly walking his dog in Las Vegas early Tuesday morning when the shooting occurred.

The press release was shared by American music journalist Mitch Lafon on the social media platform X.

The Las Vegas Metro Police Department confirmed its officers responded to a reported shooting around 2 a.m. Tuesday. When they arrived, they found a victim and he was taken to the hospital.

“Lee is fully conscious and doing well and is in intensive care at a hospital in Las Vegas,” the release said.

He is expected to make a full recovery.

“Lee and his family appreciate respecting their privacy during this time,” the release said.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made so far.

According to a report by Forbes, Lee was Ozzy Osbourne's lead guitarist after the death of Randy Rhaos in 1982. He is credited with appearing on the hit albums Bark at the Moon and The Ultimate Sin.

Lee also performed with Badlands and Red Dragon Cartel.

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