New York Gov. Kathy Hochul fueled hate crime speculation in the slaying of a 24-year-old transgender victim, as the district attorney’s office and state police said there was “no indication” of such a motive.

“I have directed State Police to provide any and all support and resources to the District Attorney as they continue their investigation, including into whether this was a hate crime,” Hochul wrote in a Sunday statement. 

Hochul’s post came the same day as a joint statement from the New York State Police and the Ontario County District Attorney. New York State Police said it found the remains of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist on Friday in Yates County.

“At this time we have no indication that Sam’s murder was a hate crime,” the Ontario County’s District Attorney’s office and the New York State Police said Sunday in a joint release. “To help alleviate the understandable concern his murder could be a hate crime, we are disclosing that Sam and his assailants were known to each other, identified as LGBTQ+, and at least one of the defendants lived with Sam in the time period leading up to the instant offense.”

Hochul on Sunday called Nordquist’s slaying “horrific and brutal.”

“The charges against these individuals are sickening and all New Yorkers should join together to condemn this horrific act. We are praying for Sam Nordquist’s family, community and loved ones who are experiencing unimaginable grief,” the governor said.

Sam Nordquist was allegedly tortured for more than a month inside a motel until he died. (GoFundMe)

Hochul’s office said the governor is committed to providing a safe community for all people.

“We remain focused on holding these individuals accountable and will continue to work tirelessly to complete the investigation into Sam’s murder,” her office said.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Hochul’s office for comment.