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Jonathan Joss, 'King of the Hill' Actor, Fatally Shot in San Antonio

Police have charged a suspect in Joss’s death following an investigation that found no evidence of hate motivation

Asesinado a tiros el actor Jonathan Joss, famoso por su papel en "King of the Hill"
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Overview

  • The shooting occurred late on June 1 as Jonathan Joss and his husband checked mail at their former San Antonio home.
  • Joss’s husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, said they faced more than two years of homophobic threats and that their previous residence was even set on fire.
  • According to de Gonzales, Joss pushed him out of harm’s way before the gunman opened fire, ultimately saving his life.
  • San Antonio police arrested 56-year-old neighbor Sigfredo Álvarez Ceja near the scene hours after the shooting and referred the case to the homicide division.
  • Joss, 59, was best known for voicing John Redcorn on King of the Hill and held roles in Parks and Recreation, Ray Donovan and Tulsa King.