Indianapolis City Councilor Says His Home Was Shot at 13 Times, "No Data Centers" Sign Left Behind
Police said 13 rounds struck Ron Gibson’s front door and investigators found a note opposing data centers.
- On Monday, April 6, 2026, an individual fired 13 rounds at the home of Indianapolis City-County Councilor Ron Gibson, leaving a note on the doorstep reading "No Data Centers."
- The shooting occurred days after Gibson supported rezoning for a data center by Los Angeles-based Metrobloks on 25th Street, a project facing significant public opposition.
- Gibson and his 8-year-old son were inside during the early morning attack, though neither were harmed; the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI are investigating as a targeted incident.
- City-County Council President Maggie Lewis condemned the violence as an attack on democracy, while Protect Martindale-Brightwood denied involvement, stating, "Violence has no place in our community."
- Acts of political violence have surged across the U.S. in recent years, and this incident highlights tensions surrounding Data Centers, which critics argue drain power and impact community environments.
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