Indianapolis councilman says shots fired at his house and a 'no data centers' note left on his doorstep

Indianapolis, IN - Indianapolis City-County Council member Ron Gibson reported that his home on the city's northeast side was targeted by gunfire early Monday morning, with over a dozen bullets striking the residence. A handwritten note explicitly stating "No Data Centers" was found on his doorstep. Gibson and his 8-year-old son were not physically harmed but were awakened by the gunfire, which occurred just steps from where his son had been playing the day prior. The attack is believed to be connected to Gibson's public support for a data center project developed by Metrobloks within his district. The Indianapolis City-County Council had recently approved the rezoning for this project, a decision that followed months of protests and rallies from residents opposing the data center's construction, who also filled the hearing room for the vote. The FBI, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, and Indianapolis police are actively investigating the incident. Council member Gibson, a Democrat who has served since 2023, stated that such violence would not deter him from his public service. This incident highlights a growing nationwide trend of opposition to data centers, with legislators across various states introducing bills to address concerns regarding resource consumption and increased utility costs.