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Jonathan Joss, the actor renowned for voicing John Redcorn on the animated series King of the Hill, was tragically shot and killed on June 1, 2025, outside his former residence in San Antonio, Texas. He was 59 years old.
Details of the Incident
The shooting occurred around 7 p.m. in the 200 block of Dorsey Drive. Upon arrival, San Antonio Police found Joss with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts. The suspect, 56-year-old neighbor Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with murder.
Background and Motive
Joss and his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, had reportedly faced ongoing harassment and threats, including a house fire in January that destroyed their home and killed their three dogs. On the day of the shooting, the couple discovered the skull and harness of one of their deceased dogs placed at the scene, leading to emotional distress. According to Gonzales, Ceja approached them, hurled homophobic slurs, and then opened fire; Joss shielded his husband, ultimately sacrificing his life.
Career and Legacy
Born in San Antonio, Joss was of Comanche and White Mountain Apache descent. He provided the voice of John Redcorn from season 2 to 13 of King of the Hill and was set to reprise his role in the upcoming revival of the series on Hulu. Joss also portrayed Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation and appeared in various films and television shows, including True Grit, The Magnificent Seven, Tulsa King, and Ray Donovan.
His untimely death has sparked discussions about hate-related violence and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
