Wrigley proposing harsher sentences for violent criminals following Fargo shootings

Photo by: Office of the North Dakota Attorney General
Photo by: Office of the North Dakota Attorney General

(Fargo, ND) -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley is proposing tougher sentences for violent criminals.

The move follows a series of shootings over the weekend in Fargo. Wrigley's legislation would apply to those who commit a crime while having a gun they purchased illegally.

He says the tougher penalties would make violent criminals think twice about their actions.

Wrigley calls the trends toward more violent crimes "troubling" and says "we're going to nip this in the bud."