Jonathan Joss shot dead: Actor used to do weird things in the middle of the night, neighbours give shocking details
Actor Jonathan Joss, known for his roles portraying Native American characters and voicing John Redcorn in "King of the Hill," was fatally shot in Texas following an argument with his neighbor, Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja. After the shocking incident, his neighbours have shared shocking details about him sharing that the actor used to do weird things in the middle of the night.
Jonathan Joss' husband Tristan Kern de Gonzales issued a statement saying that they were attacked by a homophobic person who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other.
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Actor Jonathan Joss , best known for his portrayal of Native American characters in television and film, died after he was shot several times in Texas on Sunday. The suspect, Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja , was taken into custody in Texas on Sunday, June 1, at 7:05 p.m., online records show. He was charged with felony first-degree murder, and his bond was set at $200K.The suspect shot and fatally killed the actor when the duo had an argument, police said. The shooting took place at Joss's former home in Texas which was burned down earlier this year.Neighbours told TMZ that Joss and Ceja had a long-standing feud. According to them, Joss often behaved erratically, sometimes launching into loud rants without warning. They added that police had responded to multiple calls involving the actor prior to the house catching fire.His weird things also included banging pans from his rooftop in the middle of the night, neighbors said. The fire took place when Joss used a BBQ pit to heat it and overall the place was deemed unsafe.On Sunday, the neighbors claimed the actor returned to his house to collect a victim's fire fund check and found the skeleton of one of his beloved dogs that died in the fire. The image allegedly sent Joss into a rage, with eyewitnesses claiming he started yelling at anyone who crossed his path, including Alvarez Ceja, who lived two doors down.According to Joss' neighbours, his rants were not uncommon. They claimed the police had been called on the actor several times before his house went up in flames earlier this year.They also alleged that Joss would often do weird things like bang pans from his rooftop in the middle of the night.While there, he discovered the remains of one of his beloved dogs that had died in the fire. The sight deeply upset him, and he began shouting at anyone who came near—including Ceja, who lived just two doors down.Jonathan Joss' husband Tristan Kern de Gonzales issued a statement saying that they were attacked by a homophobic person who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other. "Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. we were grieving," Gonzales wrote. "Jonathan is my husband. He gave me more love in our time together than most people ever get. We were newlyweds. We picked Valentine's Day. we were in the process of looking for a trailer and planning our future...Jonathan saved my life. I will carry that forward. I will protect what he built," Gonzales wrote.Joss — known for playing the voice character John Redcorn on 'King of the Hill' — was shot and killed by his neighbor, believed to be Alvarez Ceja, on Sunday following an alleged altercation.Law enforcement claimed the neighbor pulled out a gun and shot Joss several times before fleeing the scene in a vehicle, according to TMZ. Officers responded to a call about a shooting in progress.By the time paramedics got to Joss and provided him with medical assistance, it was too late. The actor was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect was captured a block away from the residence, reported the outlet.
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