### Voice Actor Jonathan Joss Tragically Killed in San Antonio Shooting

Renowned voice actor Jonathan Joss, known for his iconic role as John Redcorn on the animated series "King of the Hill," was fatally shot in San Antonio on Sunday evening. The suspect, identified by police as 56-year-old Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, has been taken into custody and charged with murder.

The San Antonio Police Department reported responding to a shooting call around 7 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found Joss, 59, near the roadway, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite their efforts to save his life, emergency medical services eventually pronounced him dead at the scene.

It was revealed that Ceja, who lived close to Joss, initially fled but was apprehended just a block away from the incident site. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.

According to a statement from Joss’s husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, posted on Joss's Facebook page, the couple was retrieving mail at their former home when a man aggressively approached them, shouting homophobic slurs before firing the fatal shots. "Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone," Kern de Gonzales stated, emphasizing that Joss's heroic actions saved his life by pushing him out of the line of fire.

Joss’s portrayal of John Redcorn left a lasting impression on fans during "King of the Hill's" run from 1997 to 2009. He stepped into the role starting the show’s second season following the death of the original voice actor, Victor Aaron. Besides his well-loved character on "King of the Hill," Joss also made his mark in other series, including as Chief Ken Hotate in "Parks and Recreation" and roles in "Ray Donovan," "True Grit," and "The Magnificent Seven."

Recently, Joss attended the "King of the Hill" cast panel at the ATX TV Festival in Austin just two days before his untimely death. Although he was not involved in the show's upcoming 14th season revival on Hulu, his presence at the festival highlighted his enduring connection with the show's legacy.

Earlier this year, Joss faced a significant personal loss when a fire destroyed his childhood home in San Antonio and claimed the lives of his two dogs. Despite this tragedy, Joss remained resilient, expressing hope and faith to local news outlet KSAT.

Joss, of Comanche and White Mountain Apache descent, prominently represented Native characters on television, earning immense admiration from fans. One viewer posted on social media, describing Joss’s performance as John Redcorn as "the funniest Native character in cartoon history," crediting Joss for his exceptional delivery. His impactful career and contributions to representation in media will be deeply missed.