Crime
Ahmad Jihad Bojeh Charged in Triple Homicide of Tourists in Kissimmee
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities have charged Ahmad Jihad Bojeh, 29, in connection with the fatal shooting of three men outside a vacation rental home near Kissimmee, Florida, over the weekend, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
The shooting occurred on Saturday in a residential neighborhood in Osceola County.
Investigators said the three victims—two brothers and a longtime friend—were visiting Florida and staying at a nearby rental property.
Authorities reported that the men had extended their stay by one day due to vehicle issues and were outside the home awaiting assistance when the attack occurred.
The victims were identified as:
- Robert Louis Kraft, 70, of Holland, Michigan
- Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, of Columbus, Ohio, Robert Kraft’s brother
- James John Puchan, 69, of Ohio, a close friend of the brothers
All three victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon described the killings as “horrific,” “senseless,” “cold-blooded,” and “premeditated.”
He stated that investigators found no prior relationship or known conflict between the victims and the suspect and characterized the incident as a random act of violence.
Bojeh, who was reportedly living in a residence adjacent to the vacation rental, was taken into custody shortly after the shooting without incident.
Investigators recovered two firearms from his home, according to the sheriff’s office.
Bojeh has been charged with three counts of first-degree premeditated murder. During his initial court appearance, he was denied bond.
Sheriff Blackmon also confirmed that Bojeh was known to law enforcement prior to the incident, citing multiple prior calls for service at his residence and a history that authorities said had previously raised concerns about public safety.
Court records indicate that Bojeh was involved in a 2021 shooting in which one person was injured.
He was charged at that time with offenses including attempted first-degree murder with a firearm and aggravated battery, but was later found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2022 and subsequently released.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have not announced any determination regarding motive beyond stating that there is no evidence at this time of a personal dispute between the suspect and the victims.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho — A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Luke’s Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police department’s public statement did not release the teenager’s name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenager’s parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.