San ⁣Antonio ⁤Police​ Apologize to LGBTQ+ Community After Jonathan Joss Murder

Updated June 06, 2025
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San Antonio police have issued⁢ an ⁣apology to the LGBTQ+ community ⁣following what they called a premature statement regarding ‌the death of Jonathan Joss. ⁢The department acknowledged the misstep occurred before ⁣sufficient details was available.

Police Chief William McManus addressed the situation during a press conference, stating that homicide ⁢detectives⁤ are actively pursuing all leads to fully understand the circumstances surrounding Joss’s death. The investigation aims to provide a complete picture of the events ‌leading‌ up to the murder.

McManus also commented on claims made by Tristan, Joss’s partner, that their ⁢home was destroyed in an ‌anti-gay hate crime. He confirmed that arson investigators are collaborating‌ closely with law‌ enforcement,⁣ and the investigation remains‌ ongoing.

Authorities ‍confirmed they had⁢ received approximately 70 calls over two years from ​both⁣ Joss and his ⁢neighbors⁤ concerning neighborhood disturbances.

“We shouldn’t have done‍ it. It ‍was way too soon ‌before we had any real information. And I will own that… I wont to apologize to ​the LGBTQ+ ‍community for the tragic loss ⁤of Mr. ‌Joss,wich has‌ been heavily felt,” McManus saeid.

What’s next

The ​investigation‌ into Jonathan Joss’s death and the ‌alleged arson continues, with authorities urging anyone with​ information ⁣to come forward. The police department has pledged⁤ to provide updates as the ⁢investigations progress.