Ozzy Osbourne’s previous guitarist has been shot multiple times while taking his dog for a walk in Las Vegas.
Jake E Lee, who contributed to the creation of the 1983 album Bark At The Moon, is alert and “is anticipated to make a complete recovery”.
Tim Heyne, the manager of Lee’s rock band Red Dragon Cartel, informed The Associated Press: “By the grace of God, no critical organs were impacted, he’s fully responsive, and is expected to have a full recovery.”
A representative for the artist stated: “As the incident remains under investigation by law enforcement, no additional comments will be provided.”
Las Vegas police reported that the shooting occurred around 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, in a neighborhood approximately 10 miles from the Strip.
No arrests have been executed, and the police department indicated that its investigation is still in progress.
Lee, 67, was active with several bands within the glam metal scene on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip during the 1980s, including an early formation of Ratt.
He performed with Ozzy Osbourne’s band from 1982 until 1987 and subsequently joined Badlands.