Jonathan Joss: Hollywood Actor Tragically Killed in Texas Shooting
Tragic Death of Jonathan Joss
Hollywood actor Jonathan Joss, recognized for his role in the series 'King Of The Hill', was fatally shot near his residence in Texas. This unfortunate event occurred on June 1, 2025, and local authorities are currently conducting an investigation. Reports indicate that police were called to a location in south San Antonio around 7 PM on that day, where they discovered the actor injured on the street.
Who Was Jonathan Joss?
Jonathan Joss, a Texas native, embarked on his acting journey in 1994. His filmography includes notable works such as 8 Seconds, The Substitute Wife, Without Consent, Dead Man's Walk, King Of The Hill, Into The West, Parks And Recreation, The Forever Purge, and True Grit, among others.
Details Surrounding the Incident
According to a statement from the San Antonio police, "Officers attempted to perform life-saving measures until emergency medical services arrived. Unfortunately, the victim was declared dead at the scene."
Following the incident, Jonathan's husband released a statement detailing their experiences of harassment. He recounted, "My husband Jonathan Joss and I were shot at while checking our mail at our former residence, which had been destroyed after enduring over two years of threats from local individuals who had vowed to burn it down. We reported these threats to the authorities multiple times, but no action was taken. During this period, we faced regular harassment from people who openly expressed their disapproval of our relationship, much of which was homophobic in nature."
He continued, "Upon returning to the site to collect our mail, we found the skull of one of our dogs and its harness displayed prominently. This caused us immense emotional distress, leading us to cry out in anguish. At that moment, a man approached us, shouting violent homophobic slurs, before pulling out a gun and firing. Jonathan and I were unarmed and posed no threat to anyone. In that moment of grief, Jonathan pushed me aside, saving my life," the statement elaborated.
He added, "Jonathan was my husband, and he filled my life with more love than most people ever experience. We were newlyweds, having chosen Valentine's Day for our wedding. We were in the midst of planning our future together. He was taken from me by someone who could not tolerate the sight of two men in love. I was with him in his final moments, expressing how deeply he was loved. To all who supported him, his fans and friends, know that he cherished you as family. My priority now is to safeguard Jonathan's legacy and honor the life we shared. If your concern lies in how someone copes with trauma or how loudly they express their experiences of injustice, then you never truly cared for my husband. Jonathan saved my life, and I will ensure to protect what he built," he concluded.
Community Reaction
My old coworker, Jonathon Joss, most known for his role in King of the Hill was murdered by bigoted homophobes yesterday. I am heart broken and enraged. This was senseless and disgusting, and I rebuke every homophobe and transphobe, and I pray you all rise up and push back. pic.twitter.com/SJ6ovV0NS7
— SaFfRoN ScOoT (@WeBuildMechs) June 2, 2025