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James Baker

Case from Amelia, OH dated Jun 18, 2016

Victim Details

James Baker

Male

White / Caucasian

Amelia

OH

2016-06-18

64

James

Baker

07/09/2026

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James E. Baker, a 64-year-old Caucasian male from Amelia, Ohio, tragically passed away on June 18, 2016. He was the owner of KayJay Gun Shop and was well-regarded in his community. Baker was fatally shot in the neck during a concealed carry class at his gun shop. The incident occurred when a student accidentally discharged a firearm while practicing weapon malfunction drills. Despite immediate efforts to resuscitate him, Baker was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • The Cincinnati Enquirer: James Baker's Obituary on The Cincinnati Enquirer
  • WLWT: Neighbors 'heartbroken' by accidental fatal shooting of gun shop owner
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    Has anyone else been following the tragic case of James E. Baker from Amelia, Ohio? It's such a deva... ...Read More
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    I recently came across the discussion about the tragic loss of James E. Baker, and felt compelled to... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the role gun safety should play in training courses, especially aft... ...Read More
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