Three tourists were fatally shot near their vacation rental in Florida in what authorities suspect was a random attack. The victims were 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. The incident occurred in Kissimmee, Florida, close to Disney World, after their car broke down, leaving them stranded.
Law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting at Indian Point Circle around 12:14 pm on Saturday. Upon arrival, the three men were found dead with gunshot wounds in a yard. Police apprehended 29-year-old Ahmad Jihad Bojeh at his residence about an hour after the shooting. Kissimmee, known for its proximity to Walt Disney World, is a popular destination for vacationers with various rental accommodations.
Sheriff Christopher Blackmon described the incident as cold-blooded and premeditated, with no prior conflicts between the victims and the suspect. Bojeh, who lived next door to the victims, was taken into custody. Authorities confirmed no ongoing threat to the community following the arrest.
Upon searching Bojeh’s residence, authorities discovered firearms, which are undergoing forensic analysis to determine if they were used in the crime. The victims had to extend their stay at the rental property due to car troubles, while another individual who was with them had departed the day before.
Details about the tourists’ activities in the area and the duration of their stay remain unclear. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office statement confirmed the arrest of Bojeh on three counts of murder, following the tragic incident at 296 Indian Point Circle in Kissimmee, Florida.