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India Today
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill' actor, fatally shot by neighbor in San Antonio
Veteran actor Jonathan Joss, known for his iconic roles in King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation, was shot and killed on Sunday in San Antonio, Texas, during an argument with a 59-year-old was reportedly involved in a verbal altercation with the suspect, identified as 37-year-old Sigfredo Alvarez-Cega, when the situation Erupts Outside Home According to the San Antonio Police Department and witnesses who spoke to TMZ, Alvarez-Cega pulled out a firearm during the dispute and opened fire on Joss, striking him multiple times. Following the shooting, Alvarez-Cega fled the scene in a vehicle, prompting a citywide services were immediately called, but despite paramedics' efforts, Joss was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of his received a detailed description of Alvarez-Cega's car, and he was apprehended just a block away from the shooting site shortly after the incident. He has since been charged with murder, and his bond has been set at $200, Jonathan JossJoss had a celebrated career in television and film. He was best known for voicing the character John Redcorn in the long-running animated series King of the Hill and for portraying Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation. His work often highlighted Native American characters and these roles, Joss also made appearances in popular shows and films including Ray Donovan, The Magnificent Seven, True Grit, and Tulsa King. His contributions to entertainment, especially as a Native American actor, were widely recognized and appreciated by fans and colleagues OngoingPolice continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the fatal dispute. Authorities have not yet disclosed the motive behind the shooting or whether the men had a history of unexpected loss of Joss has sparked an outpouring of grief from the entertainment community, with tributes continuing to emerge in his memory.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Details Emerge in Murder of 'King of the Hill' Voice Actor
New details are emerging following the tragic death of Jonathan Joss, the King of the Hill voice actor who was fatally shot Sunday in San Antonio, TX following a heated argument with his neighbor. Joss was 59. As first reported by TMZ, Joss and Sigfredo Alvarez-Cega had been at each other's throats for years. But what actually set Joss off on the night in question was seeing the skeleton of one of his three dogs killed in a fire that destroyed his home. The home had recently burned to the ground after Joss used a BBQ pit to heat the home. TMZ reports that Joss seeing his beloved dog's skeleton set him into a rage, leading to him screaming at anyone in his direction. Apparently that led to an altercation with Alvarez-Cega, whom he had been beefing with for years. The altercation allegedly led Alvarez-Cega to retrieve gun at home before returning to Joss' location and fatally shooting neighbor reportedly jumped in a car and fled the scene. Police responded to a shooting in progress and ultimately arrested Alvarez-Cega mere blocks from his residence. Joss was pronounced dead shortly after. Alvarez-Cega has since been charged with murder and his bail's been set at $200,000. A GoFundMe has been set up on Joss' behalf. Joss had a distinguished voice acting career. He lent his voice for John Redcorn's character on King of the Hill. Redcorn was a Native American healer who has an affair with Dale Gribble's wife, Nancy Hicks-Gribble. Joss also acted on the big and small screen, with roles in Showtime's Ray Donovan, Paramount+'s Tulsa King and films like The Magnificent Seven. Details Emerge in Murder of 'King of the Hill' Voice Actor first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 2, 2025
Chicago Tribune
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
‘King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss shot and killed by neighbor
Jonathan Joss, known for roles on 'King of the Hill' and 'Parks and Recreation,' was killed by his neighbor on Sunday. According to the San Antonio Police Department and eyewitnesses who spoke with TMZ, the 59-year-old was shot during a heated argument with the neighbor, Sigfredo Alvarez-Cega. The confrontation turned bloody when Alvarez-Cega pulled out a gun and shot several bullets at the actor before driving off in a car. Officers received a call about the shooting as well as a description of the vehicle. Alvarez-Cega was later found one block from the house and taken into custody. Paramedics rushed to the scene to provide medical assistance to save Joss' life, but by the time they arrived it was too late. The 59-year-old actor was pronounced dead on the scene. Joss was best known as the voice of John Redcorn in 'King of the Hill' and his role as Chief Ken Hotate in 'Parks and Recreation.' He also had television roles in 'Ray Donovan,' The Magnificent Seven,' 'True Grit' and 'Tulsa King.' Alvarez-Cega was charged with murder and his bond has been set at $200K.
