‘King of the Hill' actor fatally shot: Reports
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WJW) — Actor Jonathan Joss, best known for his voice work in the animated sitcom 'King of the Hill,' has died.
According to multiple reports, the 59-year-old was fatally shot by a neighbor.
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PEOPLE reports police were called to the shooting in San Antonio, Texas, at about 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, where they found Joss lying 'near the roadway.'
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According to TMZ, a suspect was taken into custody and charged with murder. It is not clear what led to the shooting.
Joss played the voice of John Redcorn in 'King of the Hill.' According to Internet Movie Database, he was also know for his work known for his work in Abduction of the Fourth Kind (2022), The Magnificent Seven (2016) and The Forever Purge (2021).
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