Federal prosecutors on Tuesday are expected to a grand jury indictment against Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses.

Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said the indictment includes a "notice of special findings," which he says is the first step in seeking the death penalty.

Alleged assassin Vance Boelter has obtained an out-of-state public defender to serve as co-counsel in his federal court case, days after he was formally indicted in the shootings of two Minnesota politicians and their spouses.

A grand jury indicted the 57-year-old Tuesday after he embarked on ‘a murderous rampage targeting Minnesota’s elected officials and their families’