Random Shooting Near Disney World Claims Three Lives

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, three tourists were fatally shot outside a rental home in Kissimmee, Florida, near Walt Disney World. The victims, identified as Robert Luis Kraft, 70, of Holland, Michigan; his brother Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, of Columbus, Ohio; and their friend James John Puchan, 68, also from Ohio, were reportedly stranded due to car trouble and were waiting for a replacement vehicle when the shooting occurred. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired at approximately 12:14 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies found the three men dead from apparent gunshot wounds.

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The suspect, Ahmad Jihad Bojeh, 29, who lived next door to the rental property, was arrested shortly after the incident. He has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of resisting arrest without violence. Bojeh has a documented history of violent behavior, including a 2021 incident where he was charged with attempted first-degree murder but was acquitted by reason of insanity. Sheriff Christopher Blackmon described Bojeh as a "frequent flyer" with law enforcement, indicating a pattern of repeated contact with the sheriff's office.

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Authorities have characterized the shooting as a random act of violence. Sheriff Blackmon emphasized that there was no prior conflict between Bojeh and the victims, stating, "There was absolutely no issues. This was just random." The victims' families echoed this sentiment, describing the event as a "senseless murder" that left them with "unexpected, unimaginable pain."

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier criticized the legal system for allowing Bojeh to remain free despite his violent past. He called for legislative changes to narrow the insanity defense, arguing that it enables violent offenders to evade appropriate confinement. Uthmeier stated, "Across the country, we see violent criminals getting to walk free... because of insanity defenses."

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Community members have expressed fear and concern following the shooting, with some describing the randomness of the attack as particularly unsettling. Sheriff Blackmon reassured the public that there is no ongoing threat, as the suspect has been apprehended.

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The investigation remains active, with authorities working to determine if the firearms recovered from Bojeh's residence were used in the murders. Bojeh was denied bond during his initial court appearance, and he is currently being held at the Osceola County Jail.

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• “This was just random. And this happened to be the person who lived next door.” — Sheriff Christopher Blackmon

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• “Across the country, we see violent criminals getting to walk free, back into society, because of insanity defenses,” — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier

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• “There were no known interactions between the men and this individual prior to the event; they were then approached and senselessly murdered.” — Victims' families' statement

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The tragic incident has raised significant concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in handling repeat offenders.

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