What to know about the fatal shooting of King of Hill actor Jonathan Joss as co-stars brings tribute | Mint

Houston (AP) – who is the fatal shooting of Jonathan Joss, an indigenous US voice actor who is best known for his work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” remained unclear on Tuesday. While Joss’s husband, the person who killed the actor, claimed that the actor shouted “violent homophobic trunk” before opening a fire, San Antonio police said they “found no evidence to indicate that the murder of Mr. Joss related to his sexual orientation. ‘ Police did not respond to several emails on Tuesday to seek additional information on the cause of the shooting. Since Joss’ Killing, friends, actors Joss have worked and fans have honored the actor’s memory with tributes and loving memories. Here is what to know about Joss, his career and his shooting: Joss, 59, grew up in San Antonio in 1990 and graduated from the communications and theater program at our Lady of the Lake University in 1990. Joss was best known as The Voice of John Redcorn, an indigenous American character on the popular ‘King of the Hill’ animation series, which began for 13 Seasons from 1997 to 2008. August. Joss also had a recurring role in the television show “Parks and Recreation”, and Chief Ken played Hotate. He appeared in two episodes of the series “Tulsa King” in 2022. Joss’s children’s home, where he still lived, burned down in January. He lost all his belongings and his three dogs died in the flame. A GoFundMe account has been set up to help Joss and his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, get back on their feet. “We may have lost our house, but not our hope. We move forward with love, humor and a little elbow fat … and we are incredibly grateful for every gram of support, ‘Joss said in a May 14 Facebook post in which he indicated that he was in Los Angeles looking for a new home. At the end of May, Joss was back in Texas, and on Saturday he took part in a live musical performance in Austin, about 130 kilometers northeast of San Antonio. Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 56, is accused by police of confronting Joss and his husband, while checking their post at the burnt -out home on Sunday night. In a statement, De Gonzales claimed that when Ceja Alvarez caught fire, Joss pushed his man out of the way and saved his life. Ceja Alvarez has been charged with murder. Court records indicate that he was released on a $ 200,000 mortgage on Monday. Ceja Alvarez lawyer Alfonso Otero did not immediately return a call or ‘Ne -mail to comment. Robert Rios, a friend of Joss’, told TV station KSAT that Joss and Ceja Alvarez were neighbors and that the two have been arguing for the two. Actor Chris Pratt, who worked with Joss on ‘Parks and Recreation’, remembers the actor in an Instagram story on Monday. Both actors also appeared in the 2016 brake matters of “The Magnificent Seven.” ‘Damning Rip Jonathan. Always such a friendly guy, ‘Pratt wrote. “Sad to see. Prayers. Embrace your loved ones. ‘ In a Facebook post, the San Antonio-based Our Lady of the Lake University, Joss’ Alma Mater, called him a pioneer in his field. His work and advocacy have left a lasting impact, and his legacy will continue to inspire. “You were more than a character – you were a storyteller, a dreamer and a power that will never be forgotten,” wrote comedian Roy Alex Gomez, who was a friend of Joss, in a Facebook post. ___