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5 days ago
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Jonathan Joss shooting: Police, Pride San Antonio hold community forum
The Brief Community forum held in San Antonio following murder of actor Jonathan Joss Joss was shot, killed outside his home in San Antonio on Sunday night San Antonio police on Thursday walked back a statement refuting "online claims" of Joss's murder being related to his sexual orientation SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Pride San Antonio and the San Antonio Police Department held a community forum Thursday evening following the murder of actor Jonathan Joss. Joss, known for his roles as John Redcorn in "King of the Hill" and Chief Ken Hotate in "Parks and Recreation," was shot and killed outside his home in San Antonio on Sunday, June 1. What they're saying The forum comes after the man suspected of killing Joss was released on bond the day after the shooting and after San Antonio police walked back a statement they posted on social media refuting "online claims" of Joss's murder being related to his sexual orientation. San Antonio police chief William McManus said during the forum that his department is working with the San Antonio Fire Department's arson investigators to look into what happened to Joss's home earlier this year and previous calls concerning Joss and his neighbors. The majority of the forum was McManus speaking with audience members, hearing their stories and concerns, including a woman speaking about her brother's murder. Watch the full forum below: Members of the LGBTQ+ community believe the actor was the victim of a hate crime. "We issued a statement, I believe it was the day after, the day after Jonathan Joss's murder, that was way, way, way premature. Shouldn't have done it. It was way too soon before we had any real information," San Antonio Police Chief William Mcmanus. A wide range of emotions were felt across the room. "We just feel that there are a lot of misinterpretations that are happening. Social media can be very volatile, and we reached out to the SAPD. We feel that it is important to be able to bridge the gap and just get to a truth that everybody can understand," says Pride San Antonio secretary James Poindexter. San Antonio police accuse the voice actor's neighbor, 56-year-old Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, of being the gunman in the shooting. In a post to social media, Joss' husband says the suspect yelled homophobic slurs prior to the deadly shooting. The police department says this led to criticism from the public for failing to charge the suspect with a hate crime. "Hate crime is not a crime in itself, it is attached to another crime: murder, assault or criminal mischief. The way that works is the DA's office will add that to the indictment," says San Antonio Police Chief William Mcmanus. "We are also working with the San Antonio Fire Department. Arson investigators went back to look at the fire to Mr. Joss' house. We are investigating that as well. That information can also be included in the filing when we take it to the DA's office," he added. During the forum, Pride San Antonio opened the floor for those that wanted to voice their concerns to the police department. "During pride month, it is a big time right now we need to get everybody together on the same page so that we can talk to each other inside each other or around each other," says Pointdexter. SAPD says if there is any new evidence, the suspect will be charged accordingly. What we know Bexar County Court records show that Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 56, posted $200,000 bond on Monday night, the day after the deadly shooting. Ceja Alvarez was ordered to full house arrest and his pre-trial supervision began on Tuesday afternoon, records show. Under the conditions of his bond, Ceja Alvarez is subject to random drug testing, is not allowed to possess any firearms or make contact with Joss' family. A pre-trial hearing is set for August 19. What we know Joss, 59, was shot and killed in south San Antonio on Sunday night. Police arrested Ceja Alvarez in connection with the crime. He is charged with murder. TMZ reported Joss and Ceja Alvarez were neighbors and had been in disputes in the past. On Monday, Joss' husband posted online that the suspect yelled "violent homophobic slurs" prior to the shooting. Joss and de Gonzales had been married since February, according to social media posts. What they're saying The husband of slain "King of the Hill" voice actor Jonathan Joss spoke out again on social media on Tuesday night. Tristan Kern de Gonzales spoke at length about his relationship with Joss and Joss's love of his fans and work, and gave his account of Joss's last moments. His comments come after San Antonio police made a statement on social media, saying its investigation has so far found "no evidence" that Joss's murder was related to his sexual orientation. READ MORE: Jonathan Joss shooting: Co-stars remember 'King of the Hill', 'Parks and Rec' actor De Gonzales detailed his husband's last moments, including holding him as he died and telling him that he loved him. De Gonzales also said that Joss had been harassed not just for his sexual orientation, but also for his Native American heritage. He said the couple experienced harassment from neighbors, including threats to burn down their house and homophobic slurs. He also criticized San Antonio police at points during the live. Dig deeper Claims by Joss' husband were refuted by the San Antonio Police Department in a statement on social media Monday night. "Despite online claims of this being a hate crime, currently the investigation has found no evidence to indicate that the [sic] Mr. Joss's murder was related to his sexual orientation. SAPD investigators handle these allegations very seriously and have thoroughly reviewed all available information," wrote the department in a post. The department says if any new evidence comes out, the suspect will be charged accordingly. However, in a press conference on Thursday morning, Chief McManus called that statement "way premature." "We issued a statement the day after Jonathan Joss's murder that was way, way, way premature," McManus said. "Shouldn't've done it. It was way too soon before we had any real information, and I will own that and simply say again that we shouldn't have done that. It was way too early in the process for any statement of that nature be issued." McManus went on to address calls for this to be investigated and charged as a hate crime, saying that in Texas, hate crimes are not separate charges, but rather addressed as penalty enhancements. The backstory In addition to playing John Redcorn for multiple seasons on "King of the Hill", Joss also made appearances in several other shows. He played Chief Ken Hotate in "Parks and Recreation" and had other small roles in "Ray Donovan," "Walker, Texas Ranger" and "Tulsa King." Joss also appeared in the films "True Grit," "The Magnificent Seven" and "The Forever Purge." The Source Information in this report comes from Bexar County court records, Jonathan Joss's husband Tristan Kern de Gonzales, the San Antonio Police Department and previous reporting.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jonathan Joss shooting: Police reverse claim of 'no evidence' of hate crime
Jonathan Joss shooting: Police reverse claim of 'no evidence' of hate crime Show Caption Hide Caption 'King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss shot dead at 59 Actor Jonathan Joss, who is best known for voicing John Redcorn in the TV show 'King of the Hill,' has been shot and killed in San Antonio, Texas. unbranded - Entertainment San Antonio police are backing off their original claim that there is "no evidence" of a hate crime in the shooting death of Jonathan Joss, at least for now. In a press conference on June 5, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said that the department's earlier statement saying there was "no evidence" Joss' murder was "related to his sexual orientation" was "way premature" and "before we had any real information." McManus said San Antonio homicide detectives and San Antonio Fire Department arson investigators are actively investigating the murder of Joss, best known as the voice actor of John Redcorn on "King of the Hill," as well as a January fire that burned down Joss and husband Tristan Kern de Gonzales' home, which could be related. The police chief also noted a high volume of calls between Joss and neighbors, amounting to nearly 70 calls to and from Joss' phone, "involving various neighborhood-type disturbances." Jonathan Joss' husband alleges actor was shot by man who yelled homophobic slurs San Antonio police confirmed to USA TODAY that officers were dispatched to the location of a shooting in progress on June 1, and found Joss, 59, near a roadway upon arrival. The officers "attempted life saving measures" until EMS arrived and pronounced him dead. A suspect, 56-year-old Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, was detained and booked for murder, police said. In a post on Facebook, Joss' husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, said that the shooting occurred while they were checking the mail at the site of their former home. The home had previously burned down "after over two years of threats from people in the area who repeatedly told us they would set it on fire," de Gonzales alleged. McManus acknowledged the anxiety members of San Antonio's LGBTQ+ community are feeling in the aftermath of Joss' death and police's immediate dismissal of the possibility that the murder was a hate crime, saying that they "shouldn't have done it." McManus clarified that in the state of Texas, hate crimes are not filed as separate charges but can be used to increase sentencing, such as charges elevated from a second-degree to a first-degree felony. In addition to his role on "King of the Hill," Joss also played Ken Hotate on the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation," starring opposite Amy Poehler. Contributing: Brendan Morrow
Los Angeles Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Carlos Santana hospitalized for dehydration, again, prior to San Antonio concert
Carlos Santana, instead of rocking out onstage at San Antonio's Majestic Theatre, spent his Tuesday evening receiving treatment in a hospital. The 77-year-old guitarist suffered a non-life-threatening medical emergency before he was set to perform at the Texas venue as part of his most recent tour. The San Antonio Fire Department responded to the concert hall to a 'report of an elderly patient who had reportedly fainted,' a spokesperson confirmed to The Times on Wednesday. That patient was transported to a hospital. A representative for Carlos Santana did not immediately respond to The Times' request for comment on Wednesday but told People in a statement that Tuesday's concert had been postponed. 'Mr. Santana was at the venue (Majestic Theatre) preparing for tonight's show when he experienced an event that was determined to be dehydration,' said Michael Vrionis, a rep for the 'Oye Como Va' musician and president of Universal Tone Management. 'Out of an abundance of caution and the health of Mr. Santana, the decision to postpone the show was the most prudent course of action.' Vrionis in his statement said Santana was on the mend, looks forward to returning to San Antonio and intends to carry on with his tour. The guitarist's website says he is scheduled to perform Wednesday at the Smart Financial Center in Sugar Land, Texas. Vrionis thanked Santana's fans for their understanding and confirmed the Majestic Theatre concert will get a new date soon. Santana suffered his latest bout with dehydration months after he took an 'accidental fall' in January, which led to the postponement of several shows. His team announced at the time that Santana 'took a hard fall and broke his little finger on his left hand,' negatively affecting his ability to play guitar for six weeks. Nearly three years ago Santana landed in the hospital after he collapsed onstage during a concert in Michigan. Vrionis said at the time the rocker was 'over-taken by heat exhaustion and dehydration.' Shortly after that medical emergency, Santana thanked his fans for their support and explained what possibly led to the fainting spell. 'forgot to eat and drink water / so i dehydrated and passed out/,' the 'Smooth' artist wrote in verse. 'blessings and miracles to you all.' The Grammy winner seems to have a busy year of live performances ahead of him. After Texas he'll take his music — as part of various tours — across the United States and Europe through November.
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23-04-2025
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What Happened to Carlos Santana? Hospitalization Explained
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist was reportedly hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency. The 77-year-old guitarist fell sick while preparing for his concert in Texas. The San Antonio Fire Department noted that his condition was 'non-life-threatening.' Carlos Santana has postponed his Texas concert after reportedly fainting at the sound check at the Majestic Theatre. Emergency crews arrived at the scene around 5 p.m., and the guitarist was taken to a local hospital as a precaution. Later, his manager issued a statement explaining Santana's current condition. 'Mr. Santana was at the [Majestic Theatre] preparing for tonight's show when he experienced an event that was determined to be dehydration. Out of an abundance of caution and for the health of Mr. Santana, the decision to postpone the show was the most prudent course of action,' the statement read. (via Daily Mail) However, Santana's condition has improved. The manager noted that Santana is 'doing well.' The Grammy winner is 'looking forward to coming back' to San Antonio soon. He also plans to continue his 2025 US tour. Santana has faced similar health emergencies before. In 2022, he reportedly collapsed on stage at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan. The cause of Santana's collapse was reportedly heat exhaustion and dehydration. Meanwhile, the guitarist has several tour dates planned for 2025, including his Oneness Tour, which will feature concerts in Tulsa, Nashville, and Thackerville. He will also hold multiple shows in Las Vegas in May. Santana is also preparing for a special kind of show. He plans to hold a multi-day, multi-act worldwide festival with the utopian perspective of 'Woodstock.' Speaking of his new performances, Santana told Billboard, 'With everything that's happening with this planet, with fear of nuclear war and Korea and China and Russia and the Middle East, I want to create a global concert that goes around the world and (promotes) unity, harmony, and oneness.' The musician wishes to perform at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, New York's Central Park, and Hyde Park in London. He gushed, 'It'll keep going in Asia, Japan, Singapore, all the way to Australia and New Zealand, and end up with a concert in Honolulu.' The post What Happened to Carlos Santana? Hospitalization Explained appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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23-04-2025
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Carlos Santana Hospitalized Hours Before His Texas Concert
Carlos Santana was reportedly hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency. The 77-year-old guitarist fell sick while preparing for his concert in Texas. The San Antonio Fire Department noted that his condition was 'non-life-threatening.' Carlos Santana has postponed his Texas concert after reportedly fainting at the sound check at the Majestic Theatre. Emergency crews arrived at the scene around 5 p.m., and the guitarist was taken to a local hospital as a precaution. Later, his manager issued a statement explaining Santana's current condition. 'Mr. Santana was at the [Majestic Theatre] preparing for tonight's show when he experienced an event that was determined to be dehydration. Out of an abundance of caution and for the health of Mr. Santana, the decision to postpone the show was the most prudent course of action,' the statement read. (via Daily Mail) However, Santana's condition has improved. The manager noted that Santana is 'doing well.' The Grammy winner is 'looking forward to coming back' to San Antonio soon. He also plans to continue his 2025 US tour. Santana has faced similar health emergencies before. In 2022, he reportedly collapsed on stage at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan. The cause of Santana's collapse was reportedly heat exhaustion and dehydration. Meanwhile, the guitarist has several tour dates planned for 2025, including his Oneness Tour, which will feature concerts in Tulsa, Nashville, and Thackerville. He will also hold multiple shows in Las Vegas in May. Santana is also preparing for a special kind of show. He plans to hold a multi-day, multi-act worldwide festival with the utopian perspective of 'Woodstock.' Speaking of his new performances, Santana told Billboard, 'With everything that's happening with this planet, with fear of nuclear war and Korea and China and Russia and the Middle East, I want to create a global concert that goes around the world and (promotes) unity, harmony, and oneness.' The musician wishes to perform at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, New York's Central Park, and Hyde Park in London. He gushed, 'It'll keep going in Asia, Japan, Singapore, all the way to Australia and New Zealand, and end up with a concert in Honolulu.' Originally reported by Arpita Adhya on ComingSoon. The post Carlos Santana Hospitalized Hours Before His Texas Concert appeared first on Mandatory.
