News Summary
Jonathan Joss, the actor known for voicing John Redcorn in ‘King of the Hill’, was tragically shot and killed at his home in San Antonio. Police apprehended the suspect shortly after the incident. Joss had expressed distress over recent personal losses, including the destruction of his childhood home. His sudden death has left fans mourning the loss of a beloved voice in the entertainment industry.
San Antonio – Actor Jonathan Joss, known for voicing the character John Redcorn in the animated series King of the Hill, was shot and killed at his home on the South Side of San Antonio on Sunday evening. He was 59 years old. Police reported that the shooting occurred just after 7 p.m. in the 200 block of Dorsey Drive near Pleasanton Road.
Upon arrival, San Antonio police found Joss with multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, identified as Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 56, fled the scene but was apprehended a block away shortly after the incident. Alvarez has since been arrested and charged with murder. The motive for the shooting is unknown, and authorities are continuing their investigation into the matter.
Prior to his tragic death, Joss’s recent social media activity indicated distress. In a now-deleted Facebook post, he expressed sadness over not being invited to the upcoming reboot of King of the Hill. Furthermore, at a reunion event during the ATX TV Festival, he reportedly had a “meltdown,” sharing personal grievances and his recent hardships, which included the loss of his home to a fire earlier this year.
Joss was well-known for his portrayal of John Redcorn, a role he voiced from seasons 2 through 13 of King of the Hill. He had also recorded new lines for the series’ revival set to premiere on August 4 on Hulu. In addition to his work on King of the Hill, Joss had a recurring role as Chief Ken Hotate in the television show Parks and Recreation and appeared in notable films such as True Grit.
Background of Recent Events
Earlier this year, in January, Joss suffered a significant personal loss when his family home, which he had lived in since childhood, caught fire, killing two of his dogs. He attributed the fire to electrical issues that he believed stemmed from vandalism. In the months leading up to the fire, Joss reported feeling harassed by neighbors regarding his sexuality, which included threats to burn down his home.
In a troubling incident shortly before his death, Joss and his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, discovered the skull of one of their deceased dogs placed outside their former property. This experience caused emotional distress for the couple and occurred during a visit to check on the site where they had once lived. Joss’s husband alleged that Joss may have been targeted in a homophobic attack during this time.
Investigation and Community Reactions
The San Antonio Police Department has stated that they found no evidence suggesting that Joss’s murder was a hate crime, despite claims made by his husband. Following the fire and other distressing events, Joss publicly expressed feelings of despair, citing his lack of employment and housing as contributing factors to his emotional turmoil.
The family home, which Joss lost in the fire, was built by his father in 1957 and held significant sentimental value for him. After losing his home and enduring harassment, Joss’s situation brought attention to the challenges faced by individuals experiencing both personal loss and discrimination based on sexual orientation.
As the investigation into the cause of the shooting continues, the loss of Jonathan Joss has left friends, family, and fans mourning the untimely death of a beloved voice in the entertainment industry.
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