King of the Hill, Parks and Recreation actor shot dead
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Jonathan Joss, an actor who voiced the character of John Redcorn on King of the Hill and appeared as Ken Hotate on Parks and Recreation , has died following a shooting incident, according to police in San Antonio, Texas. According to a spokesperson for the San Antonio Police Department, officers were dispatched Sunday to a location on Dorsey Drive in San Antonio, Texas, for a reported shooting in progress. Jonathan Joss, right, alongside Amy Poehler in Parks and Recreation. (NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via) Officers found Joss "near the roadway of the location," where they "attempted life saving measures" until paramedics arrived. The actor was pronounced dead by emergency service responders. A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder and an investigation is ongoing, police said. On Parks and Recreation , Joss portrayed Chief Ken Hotate, tribal elder of the Wamapoke Native American tribe and owner of the Wamapoke Casino. He took on his King of the Hill role in the show's second season after the original voice actor, Victor Aaron, died as the result of an automobile accident in 1996. Joss voiced the role until the show ended. The popular animated series has been rebooted and is set to premiere August 4 on Hulu. Joss reportedly participated in the new series. crime
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Sydney Morning Herald
17 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
What we know about fatal shooting of King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss
Joss' childhood home, where he still lived, burnt down in January. He lost all his belongings and his three dogs were killed in the blaze. A GoFundMe account had been set up to help Joss and his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, get back on their feet. Loading 'We may have lost our home, but not our hope. We're moving forward with love, humour, and a little elbow grease … and we're incredibly grateful for every ounce of support,' Joss said in a May 14 Facebook post in which he indicated he was in Los Angeles looking for a new home. By the end of May, Joss was back in Texas, and on Saturday, he took part in a live music performance in Austin, about 130 kilometres north-east of San Antonio. Who is accused of fatally shooting Joss? Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 56, is accused by police of confronting Joss and his husband as they were checking their mail at the burnt-down home on Sunday night. In a statement, Gonzales alleged that when Alvarez opened fire, Joss pushed his husband out of the way and saved his life. Alvarez was charged with murder. Court records indicate he was freed on Monday on a $200,000 ($309,000) bond. Robert Rios, a friend of Joss', told TV station KSAT that Joss and Alvarez were neighbours and the two had argued for years. How is Joss being remembered by friends, actors? Actor Chris Pratt, who worked with Joss on Parks and Recreation, fondly remembered the actor in an Instagram story. Both actors had also appeared in the 2016 remake of The Magnificent Seven. 'Damn. RIP Jonathan. Always such a kind dude,' Pratt wrote. 'Sad to see. Prayers up. Hug your loved ones.'
The Age
17 hours ago
- The Age
What we know about fatal shooting of King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss
Joss' childhood home, where he still lived, burnt down in January. He lost all his belongings and his three dogs were killed in the blaze. A GoFundMe account had been set up to help Joss and his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, get back on their feet. Loading 'We may have lost our home, but not our hope. We're moving forward with love, humour, and a little elbow grease … and we're incredibly grateful for every ounce of support,' Joss said in a May 14 Facebook post in which he indicated he was in Los Angeles looking for a new home. By the end of May, Joss was back in Texas, and on Saturday, he took part in a live music performance in Austin, about 130 kilometres north-east of San Antonio. Who is accused of fatally shooting Joss? Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 56, is accused by police of confronting Joss and his husband as they were checking their mail at the burnt-down home on Sunday night. In a statement, Gonzales alleged that when Alvarez opened fire, Joss pushed his husband out of the way and saved his life. Alvarez was charged with murder. Court records indicate he was freed on Monday on a $200,000 ($309,000) bond. Robert Rios, a friend of Joss', told TV station KSAT that Joss and Alvarez were neighbours and the two had argued for years. How is Joss being remembered by friends, actors? Actor Chris Pratt, who worked with Joss on Parks and Recreation, fondly remembered the actor in an Instagram story. Both actors had also appeared in the 2016 remake of The Magnificent Seven. 'Damn. RIP Jonathan. Always such a kind dude,' Pratt wrote. 'Sad to see. Prayers up. Hug your loved ones.'
Perth Now
a day ago
- Perth Now
Nick Offerman reveals Parks and Recreation cast were 'texting all day' after Jonathan Joss' death
The 'Parks and Recreation' cast have been texting "all day" after Jonathan Joss' death. The actor - who had a recurring role as Chief Ken Hotate in the hit sitcom between 2011 and 2015 - died in a shooting in San Antonio on Saturday (31.05.25) aged 59, and his former castmates have been rocked by the devastating news. 'Parks and Recreation' star Nick Offerman told PEOPLE magazine in a statement: "The cast has been texting together about it all day and we're just heartbroken. 'Jonathan was such a sweet guy and we loved having him as our Chief Ken Hotate. A terrible tragedy.' As well as Offerman, the show starred big names like Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, Adam Scott, Aubrey Plaza and Rashida Jones. Joss was also known for voicing the part of John Redcorn in animated series 'King of the Hill'. After his tragic death, police in San Antonio confirmed that the shooter, Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, fled the scene in a vehicle, before being detained by officers and booked for murder. Tristan Kern de Gonzales - Joss' husband - explained on Facebook: "My husband Jonathan Joss and I were involved in a shooting while checking the mail at the site of our former home. That home was burned down after over two years of threats from people in the area who repeatedly told us they would set it on fire. We reported these threats to law enforcement multiple times and nothing was done. "Throughout that time we were harassed regularly by individuals who made it clear they did not accept our relationship. Much of the harassment was openly homophobic. "When we returned to the site to check our mail we discovered the skull of one of our dogs and its harness placed in clear view. This caused both of us severe emotional distress. We began yelling and crying in response to the pain of what we saw. "While we were doing this a man approached us. He started yelling violent homophobic slurs at us. He then raised a gun from his lap and fired. "Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We were standing side by side. When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life. "Jonathan is my husband. He gave me more love in our time together than most people ever get. We were newlyweds. We picked Valentines Day. We were in the process of looking for a trailer and planning our future. "He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other. "I was with him when he passed. I told him how much he was loved. (sic)"
