KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA — Ahmad Jihad Bojeh, 29, was arrested Saturday after three tourists were found shot to death at a rental property next door to his home, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced.
911 Calls Reported Shots Fired
Deputies responded to 911 calls reporting shots fired at a rental property on Indian Point Circle in the Indian Hills subdivision at about 12:14 p.m. A deputy found three men dead with gunshot wounds in the yard, authorities reported.
Victims Identified as Two Brothers and a Friend
Two victims were identified as brothers Robert Lewis Kraft, 70, of Holland, Michigan, and Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, of Columbus, Ohio. The third victim was described as a 68-year-old male friend from Ohio.
Authorities plan to release the third victim’s identity after notifying next of kin.
Arrest Made Within an Hour
Bojeh was located inside his home next door to the rental property and taken into custody about an hour after the shooting, according to officials. He was arrested on three counts of first-degree murder.
During a press conference, Sheriff Christopher Blackmon described the shooting as random and stated investigators had not identified a conflict between the victims and the suspect.
Firearms Recovered During Search Warrant
A search warrant executed at Bojeh’s home led to the recovery of two firearms, authorities reported. Investigators are working to determine whether either weapon was used in the killings.
Victims Were Reportedly Stranded at the Rental
Blackmon stated the group’s vehicle trouble left them stranded at the rental property, leading them to extend their stay on Saturday. One other person who had been staying at the property left the day before, according to the sheriff.
Prior 2021 Arrest Cited in Reporting
Officials described Bojeh as having prior contacts with the sheriff’s office. Court records cited in reporting indicate he was arrested in 2021 after allegedly firing at a person and random vehicles at a Kissimmee gas station parking lot, injuring one man. He was later acquitted by reason of insanity, the records indicate.
Held Without Bond
Records indicate a judge ordered Bojeh held without bond at the Osceola County Jail.
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