Three tourists were fatally shot near their vacation rental in Florida in what authorities suspect was a random attack. The victims, identified as brothers Robert Kraft, 70, from Michigan, and Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, from Ohio, along with their friend James John Puchan, 68, also from Ohio, were stranded after their vehicle broke down in Kissimmee, Florida, close to Disney World.
Law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting in the Indian Point Circle neighborhood at around 12:14 pm on Saturday, where they discovered the three deceased men with gunshot wounds. Ahmad Jihad Bojeh, 29, was apprehended at his residence about an hour after allegedly committing the murders.
Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon described the incident as “cold-blooded” and “premeditated,” emphasizing that it was a random act with no prior conflicts between the individuals involved. Bojeh was swiftly captured, and authorities stated that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Authorities found firearms at Bojeh’s residence during a search, and forensic examinations are underway to determine if these weapons were used in the crime. The victims had reportedly extended their stay at the rental property due to car troubles, while another companion had left the day before the tragic incident.
Details about the tourists’ activities in the area and the duration of their stay remain unclear. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement confirming the arrest of Bojeh and the charges he faces in connection with the triple homicide.