DOWNTOWN - City and community leaders met on Monday over growing concerns about gun violence and drugs.

"It's going to take each and every one of us out in the community to get down, roll up our sleeves, buckle down, sit down and listen," said City Councilmember Laketa Cole.

After several muffled nods in agreement, everyone in attendance formed a big circle, placed their hand on the back of the person in front of them, and started patting.

Experts agree that after a few more of these meetings, the violence problems should go away on their own.