Jonathan Joss Shooting: Police Investigate Motive and Dispute Hate Crime Allegations
The San Antonio Police Department has stated that there is no evidence to suggest that the shooting of Jonathan Joss, the voice actor known for his role in King of the Hill, was a hate crime. Joss was shot and killed during a dispute with a neighbor, and his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, claimed it was a hate crime due to ongoing harassment and threats they faced in the neighborhood. The police have arrested Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez in connection with Joss' murder, but the motive is still unclear.
Neighbors have provided conflicting accounts of Joss' interactions in the neighborhood, with some mentioning disputes over various issues, while others claimed that Joss and de Gonzales were targeted because of their sexual orientation. Police records show multiple calls to Joss' home, including responses to disturbances, shootings, fires, mental health-related incidents, and welfare checks. The cause of the fire that destroyed Joss' home is also under scrutiny, with Joss himself suggesting it may have been due to a barbecue grill he lit inside the house.
Jonathan Joss was known for his role as John Redcorn in King of the Hill and had recorded lines for the show's upcoming revival on Hulu. He also portrayed Chief Ken Hotate on Parks and Recreation. The investigation into his tragic death continues, with the police emphasizing that they take allegations of hate crimes seriously and will charge the suspect accordingly if new evidence emerges.