Ozzy Osbourne Hopes His Former Guitarist Jake E. Lee Will 'Be OK' as He's Hospitalized After Vegas Shooting

Mar. 15, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne in January 2020; Jake E. Lee in December 2014.Photo:Kevin Winter/Getty; Ben Gabbe/Getty

Kevin Winter/Getty; Ben Gabbe/Getty

AfterOzzy Osbourne’s former guitaristJake E. Leewas shot in Las Vegas, the Black Sabbath rocker is sending his condolences.Lee washit multiple times in a shooting about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Stripearly on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Las Vegas Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE.He was later taken to a hospital’s intensive care unit, where he is fully conscious and “doing well,” Lee’s rep confirmed in a statement, adding that he’s “expected to fully recover.”Jake E. Lee performs in New York City in December 2014.Bill Tompkins/GettyOsbourne, 75, reacted to the news about Lee, 67, in astatement to TMZ: “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.“The “Crazy Train” singer reportedly continued, “I send my thoughts to him and his beautiful daughter, Jade. I just hope he’ll be OK.“A rep for Osbourne did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Las Vegas authorities believe the shooting was completely random. Lee was shot early in the morning, around 2:45 a.m. local time, the Las Vegas Police Department told PEOPLE.Jake E. Lee performs in New York City in January 1984.Larry Busacca/GettyLee’s representative said he was walking his dog at the time. “Lee and his family appreciate respecting their privacy at this time,” his rep concluded the statement.The police are investigating the incident. The Las Vegas Police Department previously confirmed with PEOPLE that no arrests have been made at this time.Lee played guitar for Osbourne in the 1980s, and he’s since founded the heavy metal group Badlands as well as another band, Red Dragon Cartel.Several other musicians sent their thoughts Lee’s way in social media statements.Bret MichaelsofPoisonwrote onX (formerly Twitter), “To our friend Jake E. Lee - our thoughts, prayers and concerns go out to you, my friend, after hearing the news of you being shot in Las Vegas today.“Jake E. Lee in New York City in December 2014.Ben Gabbe/GettyThe “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” performer added, “We are all pulling for you & hoping that you will have a speedy & incredible recovery.“Journey’s Neal Schonalso took to the social media platform. “Crazy world,” he wrote. “take care Jake.“Brad Gillis of Night Ranger, who also played for Osbourne in the past, shared his own statement on X regarding the shooting. “I just heard about Jake E Lee. Glad to hear he is doing well,” he said. “My thoughts are with ya, buddy!”

AfterOzzy Osbourne’s former guitaristJake E. Leewas shot in Las Vegas, the Black Sabbath rocker is sending his condolences.

Lee washit multiple times in a shooting about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Stripearly on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Las Vegas Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE.

He was later taken to a hospital’s intensive care unit, where he is fully conscious and “doing well,” Lee’s rep confirmed in a statement, adding that he’s “expected to fully recover.”

Jake E. Lee performs in New York City in December 2014.Bill Tompkins/Getty

Bill Tompkins/Getty

Osbourne, 75, reacted to the news about Lee, 67, in astatement to TMZ: “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.”

The “Crazy Train” singer reportedly continued, “I send my thoughts to him and his beautiful daughter, Jade. I just hope he’ll be OK.”

A rep for Osbourne did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Las Vegas authorities believe the shooting was completely random. Lee was shot early in the morning, around 2:45 a.m. local time, the Las Vegas Police Department told PEOPLE.

Jake E. Lee performs in New York City in January 1984.Larry Busacca/Getty

Larry Busacca/Getty

Lee’s representative said he was walking his dog at the time. “Lee and his family appreciate respecting their privacy at this time,” his rep concluded the statement.

The police are investigating the incident. The Las Vegas Police Department previously confirmed with PEOPLE that no arrests have been made at this time.

Lee played guitar for Osbourne in the 1980s, and he’s since founded the heavy metal group Badlands as well as another band, Red Dragon Cartel.

Several other musicians sent their thoughts Lee’s way in social media statements.

Bret MichaelsofPoisonwrote onX (formerly Twitter), “To our friend Jake E. Lee - our thoughts, prayers and concerns go out to you, my friend, after hearing the news of you being shot in Las Vegas today.”

Jake E. Lee in New York City in December 2014.Ben Gabbe/Getty

Ben Gabbe/Getty

The “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” performer added, “We are all pulling for you & hoping that you will have a speedy & incredible recovery.”

Journey’s Neal Schonalso took to the social media platform. “Crazy world,” he wrote. “take care Jake.”

Brad Gillis of Night Ranger, who also played for Osbourne in the past, shared his own statement on X regarding the shooting. “I just heard about Jake E Lee. Glad to hear he is doing well,” he said. “My thoughts are with ya, buddy!”

source: people.com