San Antonio Police, Pride Hold Forum After Jonathan Joss Shooting

San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and Pride San Antonio co-hosted a community forum to address concerns following the shooting death of actor Jonathan Joss, which has raised allegations of anti-LGBTQ+ bias. SAPD Chief William McManus acknowledged that an earlier statement claiming there was no evidence the murder was a hate crime was premature, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing and homicide detectives are pursuing every lead. Joss's husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, has publicly maintained that the killing was motivated by hate, citing prior disputes and homophobic slurs by the suspect, Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, who was released on bond under strict conditions. The forum, attended by about 60 people, provided a platform for community members to express their concerns about police handling of the case and broader issues of LGBTQ+ safety and trust. McManus reiterated SAPD's support for the LGBTQ+ community, especially during Pride Month, while facing criticism for the department's response to both the investigation and past unresolved cases involving LGBTQ+ victims. The case remains under active investigation with no official determination yet on whether the murder was a hate crime.