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**Summary:**

Voice actor Jonathan Joss, best known for his role as John Redcorn on “King of the Hill,” was fatally shot near his San Antonio home. Police have arrested Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja in connection with the murder. Joss’ husband claims the shooting was a hate crime, citing prior harassment and homophobic slurs made by the assailant. Police, however, state they have not found evidence to support this claim. The incident occurred while Joss and his husband were checking mail after their home was damaged in a recent fire that killed their dogs. The shooting comes shortly after Joss participated in events promoting the upcoming “King of the Hill” reboot.

**News Article:**

**’King of the Hill’ Voice Actor Jonathan Joss Killed in Texas Shooting**

**HOUSTON, June 3, 2025** – Jonathan Joss, the actor best known for voicing John Redcorn in the animated series “King of the Hill,” was fatally shot in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was 59.

San Antonio police responded to a shooting call and found Joss wounded near his home. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have arrested Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, 56, and charged him with murder.

Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, alleges that the shooting was a hate crime. According to de Gonzales, he and Joss had been subjected to harassment, including homophobic slurs. He claims the shooter yelled similar slurs before opening fire. “He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other,” de Gonzales stated. He further added that Joss pushed him out of the way, saving his life.

San Antonio police, however, stated that their investigation “has found no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’s murder was related to his sexual orientation.” They added that they would pursue hate crime charges if further evidence emerges.

The incident occurred as Joss and de Gonzales were checking mail at their home, which had been heavily damaged in a January fire that resulted in the deaths of their three dogs.

Joss, a San Antonio native, was a beloved figure within the “King of the Hill” fanbase. A reboot of the series is scheduled to launch in August. He also had roles in shows such as “Parks and Recreation” and “Tulsa King.” Just days before his death, Joss had been in Austin promoting the upcoming “King of the Hill” revival.

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

The investigation is ongoing.

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