FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that the investigation into the assassination of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk has expanded, with the Bureau looking at numerous individuals who may have communicated with the suspect in online chats.

Speaking at a Senate hearing Tuesday, Patel said some of those under scrutiny are linked to an online chatroom where the suspect, Tyler Robinson, allegedly shared his plans.

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., directly pressed Patel on whether Kirk’s suspected killer acted alone.

“So others could have been involved?” Kennedy asked.

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during an event in Utah on Sept. 10, 2025. (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via Reuters)

“Those closest to the suspect are going to hopefully know the most about the suspect and his beliefs and his ideology,” Patel said. “We’re continuing to do that.”

Hawley also pressed Patel on whether Kirk’s assassination is part of a broader trend of anti-Christian violence, a concern growing in many conservative circles.

“Is the FBI investigating the Kirk assassination as part of this broader pattern of anti-religious, anti-Christian violence?” Hawley asked.

Patel responded, “We are investigating Charlie’s assassination fully and completely and running out every lead related to any allegation of broader violence.”

Patel did not name specific individuals but confirmed that numerous people are now being interrogated and that the FBI is pursuing additional suspects tied to the same chatroom.

Stepheny Price covers crime including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Story tips: stepheny.price@fox.com.