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Jonathan Joss Shooting: Police, Pride San Antonio Hold Community Forum
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, JUN 5 – San Antonio Police Chief William McManus admitted the initial dismissal of a hate crime motive in Jonathan Joss's murder was premature amid ongoing investigations and community concerns.
- Jonathan Joss, a 59-year-old actor known for roles on King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation, was shot and killed on June 1 outside his San Antonio home.
- The shooting followed a dispute with neighbor Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, who allegedly yelled violent homophobic slurs before the incident amid a history of harassment and over 50 police calls.
- San Antonio Police Department stated on June 3 that no evidence currently links the murder to Joss's sexual orientation and emphasized hate crimes in Texas are handled as penalty enhancements, not separate charges.
- Police Chief William McManus acknowledged the department’s earlier dismissal of a hate crime motive was premature and said investigators continue probing the case while the suspect is under house arrest with conditions.
- In response, Pride San Antonio and SAPD are hosting a community forum on June 5 at Woodlawn Pointe to provide the LGBTQ+ community a space to ask questions and express concerns about the ongoing investigation.
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