James E. Baker, 64, died after he was accidentally shot by one of the concealed carry class participants at KayJay Gun Shop in Amelia, Ohio, according to WCPO-TV. Authorities said there were about 10 participants in the class at the time of the shooting.

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The shop sells firearms, makes repairs, offers the concealed carry class and more, according to its website.

The investigation is still ongoing.

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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