NEW : Activist expressed ill will toward gays to some religious , political leaders ' ` ` hate rhetoric '' Puerto Rican gay community wants police to investigate if it was a hate crime . Police is under investigation and is prepared to offer assistance , agent says . Suspect , 27 , was to attend Tuesday court hearing , which was postponed several times .
NEW : Activist attributes ill will toward gays to some religious , political leaders ' `` hate rhetoric '' Puerto Rican gay community wants police to see if slaying was a hate crime . FBI is monitoring investigation and is prepared to offer help , agent says . Suspect , 27 , was to attend Tuesday court hearing , which was postponed several times .