Legendary guitarist shot multiple times in Las Vegas: Ozzy Osbourne's reaction, health update follow

Jake E Lee, former legendary guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne in the 1980s, had a brush with death early Tuesday morning, October 15, in Las Vegas, Nevada, when he became the victim of a near-fatal instance of gun violence. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Las Vegas Metro Police’s preliminary investigation details revealed that the incident happened around 2:40 am and is believed to be a “completely random” street shooting. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist's rep issues health update after shooting incident The 67-year-old veteran rock guitarist is currently recovering in a Las Vegas hospital’s ICU. In a statement to esteemed US media outlets, Fox News Digital and CNN, Lee’s representative said, “As confirmed by management, legendary rock guitarist Jake E. Lee was shot multiple times early this morning in a Las Vegas, NV street shooting.” {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The statement added, “Lee is fully conscious and doing well in an intensive care unit at a Las Vegas hospital. Lee and his family appreciate respecting their privacy at this time.” Authorities and Ozzy Osbourne also respond A Las Vegas Police Department spokesperson also responded to the shooting, “On October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:42 a.m., LVMPD officers responded to a shooting incident in the 11000 block of Alora Street,” per Fox News Digital.