Indianapolis councilman says someone fired shots at his home and left a ‘No Data Centers’ note

Indianapolis councilman Ron Gibson and his 8-year-old son were awakened by 13 gunshots fired at their front door. No one was harmed, but a note reading "No Data Centers" was left on their doorstep. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident as isolated and targeted, with assistance from the FBI. The shooting occurred just days after the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission approved a rezoning petition for a data center project by developer Metrobloks in Gibson's district. Gibson had publicly supported the commission's decision, stating it was an important step to bring an underutilized site back into productive use and that he would not "call it down" when it comes before the full Council. Some area residents and leaders had opposed the project during last week's hearing, citing community impact concerns. Gibson expressed deep unsettlement over the attack, emphasizing that violence is never the answer, especially when it endangers families. He affirmed that the incident would not deter him from serving his constituents with integrity.