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It remains unclear what prompted the fatal shooting of Jonathan Joss. But police say they are looking into whether his sexual orientation played any role in his death. The Native American voice actor is best known for his work on the animated television series “King of the Hill.” Joss’ husband has claimed the person arrested for the shooting yelled “violent homophobic slurs” before opening fire. San Antonio police initially said they had found no evidence indicating the killing was related to Joss’ sexual orientation. On Thursday, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus walked back that statement, saying whether Joss’ sexual orientation is tied to his death is still being investigated.

Authorities say a voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series “King of the Hill” was fatally shot near his Texas home. San Antonio police said Monday that Jonathan Joss was found about 7 p.m. the previous night on the street near his home after having been shot. He died at the scene. Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, says in a statement the couple had been at Joss’ home checking mail when a man yelled homophobic slurs at them before opening fire. The home had been damaged in a January fire. Police have arrested Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez and charged him with murder in the fatal shooting.