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    Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill’ actor who voiced John Redcorn, shot dead several times in Texas

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    Actor Jonathan Joss -- best known for his work in the animated series "King of the Hill" -- has died after being shot by a neighbor in Texas. According to police and eyewitnesses, Joss got into a heated argument with his neighbor at a house on the city's south side Sunday night -- leading to a bloody confrontation.

    Jonathan Joss Texas shooting
    Joss got into a argument with the neighbor at his home in San Antonio Sunday night when the neighbor pulled out a gun and shot him several times
    Actor Jonathan Joss — best known for his voice work on the iconic animated TV comedy “King of Hill” was shot dead by a neighbor in Texas, US media reported. According to Variety, Jonathan Joss, who voiced John Redcorn, died in a shooting on Saturday, San Antonio police confirmed to Variety. He was 59. He is best known for his voice work on the iconic animated TV comedy “King of Hill” and also voiced “John Redcorn” on the long-running cartoon

    Joss got into a argument with the neighbor at his home in San Antonio Sunday night when the neighbor pulled out a gun and shot him several times, according to police. The unnamed gunman then fled the scene in a vehicle but was arrested by police just a block from the residence.

    Jonathan Joss shot dead in Texas

    On Sunday night around 7:00 p.m., San Antonio officers responded to reports of an active shooting at a residence. Upon arrival, they found Joss near the roadway, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers provided life-saving efforts until paramedics arrived, but unfortunately, Joss was declared dead at the scene.

    The suspect fled in a vehicle but was apprehended by officers just a block away and has been charged with murder. The investigation remains ongoing. TMZ, which first reported the incident, stated that the shooting resulted from a dispute between Joss and a neighbor.

    Joss died at the scene despite paramedics’ best efforts to save him, TMZ reported. In addition to his character on “King of the Hill,” Joss, who has Native American ancestry, also had a recurring role on “Parks and Recreation” as Chief Hatote.


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