CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers say overall violent crime is down 20 percent in the city.

But several high-profile murders in the past few months are leaving some Charlotteans feeling unsafe, particularly in Uptown.

State and federal lawmakers told Queen City News that even if the numbers show a decrease in crime, the public perception problem needs to be fixed to ensure people want to keep spending time in Charlotte. To do that, they believe there's work needed on the local, state, and federal levels.

"If you don't feel safe, you're not safe, and too many of the citizens throughout the city aren't feeling safe," said Charlotte City Councilman Malcolm Graham.

Charlotte leaders said they're aware many people are on edge after several Uptown sho

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