Councilmember says someone shot at his Indiana home, left 'no data centers' note on doorstep

Indianapolis City-County Councilor Ron Gibson reported that his home was shot at least a dozen times early Monday morning, with a "no data centers" note left on his doorstep. Gibson stated that he and his 8-year-old son were sleeping when the incident occurred, which he described as "deeply unsettling" and an attack that endangered his child and neighborhood safety. The shooting took place a week after Gibson's district approved a rezoning petition for data center developer Metrobloks. The project had faced opposition from residents and leaders concerned about its community impact. Gibson had supported the project, citing its potential to bring investment, jobs, and tax revenue for infrastructure and essential services. Data centers have become a source of contention due to their substantial energy and water consumption. Consumer advocates fear these centers could inflate electric rates and deplete water sources, especially given concerns about confidential power deals between developers and utilities that might shift costs to ratepayers. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, with FBI assistance, is investigating the shooting as an "isolated, targeted incident."