Shots fired at Indianapolis city councilman's home after vote on proposed data center

Indianapolis police, with assistance from the FBI, are investigating a shooting incident at the home of Indianapolis City-County Councilor Ron Gibson. The attack, which involved 13 rounds fired into his front door, occurred on Monday and appeared to be linked to a recent vote regarding a proposed data center. Gibson and his 8-year-old son were inside but unharmed. The councilman reported finding a "No Data Centers" sign on his doorstep. The incident follows the April 1 approval of the Metrobloks data center by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission. Metrobloks released a statement expressing shock and sadness, emphasizing that violence, threats, and intimidation are unacceptable in civic discourse. Councilor Gibson called the attack "deeply unsettling" and reiterated that violence is never the answer, especially when it endangers families. The article also notes that data center development is growing nationwide, with projections from Goldman Sachs economists indicating a significant boost in electricity demand, accounting for about 40% of total power demand growth over the next five years, and an increase in electricity prices.