Three tourists were fatally shot near their vacation rental in Florida in what authorities suspect was a random assault. 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 found dead with gunshot wounds after their car broke down in Kissimmee, Florida, close to Disney World.
Law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting at Indian Point Circle around 12:14pm on Saturday, discovering the three men deceased with gunshot injuries. Ahmad Jihad Bojeh, 29, was apprehended at his residence about an hour after the incident, accused of shooting and killing the victims.
Sheriff Christopher Blackmon described the incident as cold-blooded and premeditated, emphasizing that there was no prior conflict between the individuals involved. He assured the public that there was no ongoing threat, as the suspect had been taken into custody.
Authorities found firearms at Bojeh’s residence during a search, with forensic examinations underway to determine if they were used in the murders. The victims had reportedly extended their stay due to car trouble, while another companion had departed the day before.
Details regarding the tourists’ activities in the area and the duration of their stay remain unclear. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest of the suspect and charged Ahmad Jihad Bojeh with three counts of murder following the tragic incident.