Police now say they are investigating shooting of actor Jonathan Joss as possible hate crime
Jonathan Joss, who voiced John Redcorn on "King of the Hill" and appeared on "Parks and Recreation," was shot and killed in San Antonio in June 2025. After first saying there was no evidence of a hate crime, police said they were investigating whether his sexual orientation played a role.
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2 developments- Jun 2, 2025Actor Jonathan Joss Dies at 59
- Jun 5, 2025Police now say they are investigating shooting of actor Jonathan Joss as possible hate crime
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