Columbus resident among three men killed in Kissimmee, Florida shooting; suspect charged with premeditated murder

What happened

Three men, including a 68-year-old Columbus resident, were shot and killed Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, outside a home in a residential subdivision near Kissimmee, Florida. Authorities said the shooting was reported shortly after noon at a property on Indian Point Circle in the Indian Hills/Indian Point area, a neighborhood that includes short-term vacation rentals.

Deputies arriving at the scene found three adult men with gunshot wounds in front of the residence. All three were pronounced dead at the location.

Victims identified, Columbus connection confirmed

Authorities identified two of the victims as brothers: Robert Kraft, 70, of Holland, Michigan, and Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, of Columbus, Ohio. A third victim, a 68-year-old friend from Ohio, was later identified by Florida media as James Puchan, also of Columbus.

The men were in Central Florida on a trip and had been staying at the home as a vacation rental when the shooting occurred.

Suspect arrested and charged

Authorities arrested 29-year-old Ahmad Jihad Bojeh on the day of the shooting. He was booked into the Osceola County Jail and faces three counts of premeditated murder. Officials said he was located quickly after the shots were reported and was taken into custody without a prolonged search.

At an initial court appearance, Bojeh was denied bond. The investigation remained active as of Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

What investigators say about motive and public safety

Law enforcement has not announced a motive. In public statements, the sheriff described the killings as random and premeditated, and said there was no ongoing conflict between the victims and the suspect. Authorities also said there was no continuing threat to the broader community following the arrest.

Key verified details at a glance

• Date and time: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, shortly after noon
• Location: Indian Point Circle area near Kissimmee, Florida
• Victims: Robert Kraft (70, Michigan), Douglas Joseph Kraft (68, Columbus), James Puchan (68, Columbus)
• Suspect: Ahmad Jihad Bojeh, 29, charged with three counts of premeditated murder
• Status: Held without bond; investigation ongoing

For Columbus-area residents, the case has drawn attention to the risks that can accompany travel in high-tourism corridors where residential neighborhoods and short-term rentals sit side-by-side.