The man charged with killing a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another could face the death penalty, something that is a rarity for Minnesota but could become more common under the Trump administration.

Vance Boelter is facing several federal charges for allegedly carrying out two separate shootings targeting Minnesota lawmakers. The murder counts make Boelter eligible for the death penalty if convicted.

The man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses -- two fatally -- is now in federal custody on murder charges that could involve the death penalty.