Jonathan Joss killed in San Antonio shooting, police say;known for character in 'King of the Hill', 'Tulsa King', 'Parks and Rec'
Share this @internewscast.com

HOUSTON — Jonathan Joss, a voice actor renowned for his role in the animated TV series “King of the Hill,” was tragically shot near his residence in Texas, authorities reported on Monday.

Law enforcement responded to a call about an ongoing shooting at a home in south San Antonio around 7 p.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, officers discovered the injured 59-year-old near the roadway.

“The officers attempted life saving measures until EMS arrived. EMS pronounced the victim deceased,” San Antonio police said in a statement.

Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, confirmed Joss’ passing to The Associated Press via a text message. The couple had tied the knot earlier this year on Valentine’s Day.

Jonathan Joss, seen here in 2021, has died.

Jonathan Joss, seen here in 2021, has died.

Derek Storm/Everett Collection via CNN Newsource

San Antonio police said “despite online claims of this being a hate crime, currently the investigation has found no evidence to indicate that the Mr. Joss’s murder was related to his sexual orientation.”

“SAPD investigators handle these allegations very seriously and have thoroughly reviewed all available information. Should any new evidence come to light, the suspect will be charged accordingly,” police said in a social media post.

In a statement, de Gonzales said he and Joss had previously faced harassment, much of it “openly homophobic.” Joss’ husband said the person who killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” before opening fire.

“He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other,” de Gonzales said.

Before the shooting, de Gonzales and Joss were checking mail at Joss’ home, which had been heavily damaged during a January fire that claimed the lives of their three dogs. A man approached the two and threatened them with a gun, de Gonzales said.

“Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We were standing side by side. When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life,” de Gonzales said in a statement.

After the shooting, authorities arrested 56-year-old Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja and charged him with murder in Joss’ death.

Court records did not list an attorney who could speak on behalf of Ceja, who was being held in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center.

In a statement, San Antonio police said its investigation “has found no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’s murder was related to his sexual orientation.”

“We take such allegations very seriously and have thoroughly reviewed all available information. Should any new evidence come to light, we will charge the suspect accordingly,” police said.

Joss, who grew up in San Antonio, was best known as the voice of John Redcorn, a Native American character on the popular “King of the Hill” animated series that ran for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2008. A reboot of the show is set to start in August.

Joss also had a recurring role on the television show “Parks and Recreation,” playing Chief Ken Hotate. He appeared in two episodes of the series “Tulsa King” in 2022.

A GoFundMe page had been set up in January for Joss after the house fire. According to the page, Joss had lost all of his belongings in the fire, including his vehicle.

Before he was fatally shot, Joss had been in Austin, located about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northeast of San Antonio, for events related to a sneak peak of the “King of the Hill” revival.

On Saturday, Joss had posted a video on Instagram in which he said he was signing autographs at a comic book store in Austin.

“The fans get to revisit ‘King of the Hill’ again, which I think is an amazing thing because it’s a great show,” Joss said in the video, adding he had already done voice work on four episodes of the revival.

Joss’ husband said Joss was grateful for his fans.

“To everyone who supported him, his fans, his friends, know that he valued you deeply. He saw you as family,” de Gonzales said.

ABC News contributed to this report.

Copyright © 2025 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
New trailer: get a revealing look at influential podcaster Alex Cooper in 'Call Her Alex.'

Unveiling a New Trailer: A Closer Look at Influential Podcaster Alex Cooper in ‘Call Her Alex’

Daddy Gang, this is for you. Hulu has unveiled the trailer for…
TikTok user Emma Kate Boyd shares how she gets free food on Uber Eats app

Emma Kate Boyd Reveals Tips on Scoring Free Meals with the Uber Eats App

A woman claims to have “cracked the code” to scoring free food…
Authorities raid home where New Orleans jail escapee appeared to shoot video pleading for help: source

Authorities Raid Home of New Orleans Jail Escapee Who Filmed Plea for Help: Source

Authorities have conducted a search at the location where one of the…
Karen Read’s silence in murder trial raises stakes for defense

Karen Read’s Lack of Testimony Heightens Defense Risks in Murder Trial

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Karen Read’s legal team…
Grandmother, 88, barred from graduating college due to pregnancy clinches diploma at Maine university 60 years later

88-Year-Old Grandmother Finally Graduates College 60 Years After Pregnancy Delayed Her Education

This granny was finally ready to be a grad. Over 60 years…
New searches are underway in Portugal near where toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007

Fresh Searches Begin in Portugal Near Site of 2007 Disappearance of Toddler Madeleine McCann

Police in Lagos, Portugal, have renewed their investigation into the disappearance of…
New Orleans jail escapee Antoine Massey releases videos, prompting new search, source says

Videos Released by New Orleans Jail Escapee Antoine Massey Spur Renewed Search Efforts

NEW ORLEANS — A man claiming to be Antoine Massey, an escapee…
Close-up photo of James Wood, housemate of missing teen Phoebe Bishop.

Phoebe Bishop: Police Detain 34-Year-Old Roommate of Missing Australian Teen During Dramatic Airport Encounter

AUSSIE cops have arrested the 34-year-old flatmate of Pheobe Bishop – the…
Patel sounds alarm as Chinese nationals charged with smuggling 'agroterrorism agent' into US: 'direct threat'

Patel Warns as Chinese Nationals Face Charges for Trafficking ‘Agroterrorism Agent’ into the U.S.: A ‘Significant Threat’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE – FBI Director…
Antisemitism is an ancient hatred — and it's still alive today

Age-Old Antisemitism Persists in Modern Times

Historians who’ve researched the origins of antisemitism say it goes way back.…
Aerial image of Olenya airbase showing destroyed Tu-95 aircraft.

Satellite Images Reveal Total Destruction of Putin’s Valued Jets by $7 Billion Drone Attack

THE FULL extent of Ukraine’s devastating drone blitz on airfields inside Russia…
Mugshot of Travis Caleb Decker, wanted for murder.

Bloody Handprints Discovered Near the Bodies of 3 Missing Girls Who Were Killed While Visiting Their Father, Travis Decker, as Cause of Death Revealed

Two bloodstained handprints were discovered on the vehicle of a father who…