http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/04/21/7-dead-37-wounded-in-weekend-shootings/
Since Friday evening, at least eight people were shot and killed in Chicago, and at least 44 others were wounded, police said
McCarthy repeatedly has urged state lawmakers to enact mandatory minimum sentences for repeat gun offenders. He has said âlax state and federal gun lawsâ hamper the departmentâs ability to reduce gun violence, by allowing repeat offenders to stay on the streets.