Transcript for Death of Richard Collins under investigation as a possible hate crime

evening to the murder on campus and this evening, the FBI is now investigating whether this is a hate crime. Authorities say the suspect walked up to this man, Richard Collins II, tonight what the suspect allegedly said to him before stabbing him in front of his friends. ABC's Adrienne Bankert in Maryland. Reporter: Tonight, 22-year-old Sean Urbanski appearing before a judge to face first and second degree murder charges in what the FBI says could possibly be a hate crime. Police say the attack on Richard Collins was unprovoked. We need answers on why he was killed. The 23-year-old rotc student was standing with friends at this university of Maryland bus stop at 3:00am Saturday morning when Urbanski approached them, screaming. Witnesses say he told Collins to "Step left if you know what's good for you." Collins was puzzled and said no, witnesses say that's when Urbanski stabbed him in the chest. Police say Urbanski is a member of a Facebook group called alt-reich nation that posts racist memes. It shows extreme bias against women, Latinos, members of the jewish faith and especially African-Americans. Reporter: ABC news has learned the suspect has no criminal record. His attorney says he was drunk and incoherent that night. Collins, who was set to graduate from nearby bowie state university tomorrow, had been recently commissioned as a second lieutenant in the army. He had dreams of going and doing great things. Serving this country, loving his family and loving people. And he loved god. Reporter: Police say surveillance video at that bus stop. They're gathering evidence saying it's far too early to call this a hate crime.

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