The issue focused on police enforcement of federal policy in gun states. But law enforcement officials said prosecutors were looking for legal answers to some questions.

Pane is accused of carrying a rifle that shot his wife and two children. He has also been charged with illegal possession of an assault weapon, criminal unlawful sale of firearms and violation of court order.

He was placed on administrative leave without pay because he did not meet certain requirements. The Justice Department says he may have violated federal rules requiring military service members to