Three tourists were fatally shot near their vacation rental in Florida in what authorities believe was a random attack. The victims were identified as two brothers, Robert Kraft, 70, from Michigan, and Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, from Ohio, along with their friend James John Puchan, 68, also from Ohio. The incident occurred in Kissimmee, Florida, close to Disney World, where the trio found themselves stranded after their car broke down.
Police responded to reports of a shooting in the Indian Point Circle neighborhood around 12:14 pm on Saturday. Upon arrival, they discovered the three men with gunshot wounds in a yard and immediately called for backup. The alleged perpetrator, Ahmad Jihad Bojeh, 29, was apprehended at his residence about an hour after the incident.
Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon described the attack as cold-blooded and premeditated, emphasizing that it appeared to be a random act with no prior conflict between the victims and the suspect. He assured the public that there was no ongoing threat as the suspect had been taken into custody.
Authorities found firearms in Bojeh’s home during a search, and forensic examinations are underway to determine if these weapons were used in the crime. The victims had extended their stay at the rental property due to car trouble, while another individual who was with them had left the day before. The exact purpose of the tourists’ visit to the area and the duration of their stay remain unclear.
In a statement, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the details of the shooting incident and the arrest of Ahmad Jihad Bojeh. Bojeh is currently facing three counts of murder and is being held in the Osceola County Jail.