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.

Vance Luther Boelter faces federal and state charges for killing Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Federal charges include murder and stalking, with possible death penalties.