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Ohio gun shop owner fatally shot in accident during class

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AMELIA, OHIO: Officials say a man has been fatally shot in an apparent accident during a concealed carry class at a gun shop in Ohio.

The Cincinnati Enquirer (http://cin.ci/1UhG22x) reports that gun shop owner James Baker, 64, was shot by a student who accidentally discharged a weapon.

The Clermont County sheriff says the man was shot in the neck around 1 p.m. Saturday and died at the scene. There were about 10 people in the concealed carry class when the shooting occurred at KayJay Gun Shop in Amelia, about 20 miles east of Cincinnati.

According to the gun shop’s website, the class taught basic pistol safety, gave attendees range time and reviewed Ohio’s gun laws.

Clermont County Sheriff A.J. Rodenberg wouldn’t provide additional details about the shooting Saturday afternoon.


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