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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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City Councilor Says He Received Ominous Note About Data Centers After Home Struck With Gunfire
An Indianapolis city councilor said his home was targeted in what appeared to be a politically-motivated attack after he voted in favor of a controversial data center. Ron Gibson, who is serving his third term on the Indianapolis City-County Council, said someone fired 13 shots at his front door.
Indianapolis Official Says His Home Was Shot 13 Times with 'No Data Centers' Note Left Behind
An Indianapolis, Indiana city councilor on Monday said his home was shot in what may be a politically motivated attack over a proposed data center in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood.
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