Indianapolis Councilman's Home Shot at After Data Center Vote

A 'No Data Centers' note was left at the scene, according to the councilman.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:36am

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The home of Indianapolis Councilman Ron Gibson was shot at early Monday morning, with the councilman saying a 'No Data Centers' note was left at the scene. The incident came less than a week after Gibson voted in favor of rezoning to allow the construction of a new data center in his district.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the growing tensions and opposition to data center development in some communities, as the industry continues its rapid expansion across the U.S. to meet rising demand for digital infrastructure. The shooting at the councilman's home raises concerns about the potential for violence and intimidation tactics being used to try to influence local government decisions on data center projects.

The details

According to police, the shooting occurred between 12:45 a.m. and 12:50 a.m. on Monday, with 13 rounds fired at the front door of Gibson's home. The councilman said the 'No Data Centers' note was left at the scene. No injuries were reported. Gibson had recently voted in favor of rezoning to allow a new data center to be built in his district.

  • The shooting occurred between 12:45 a.m. and 12:50 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission voted 6 to 2 on April 1, 2026 to approve rezoning to allow the construction of a data center.

The players

Ron Gibson

A Democratic councilman who represents District 8 on the Indianapolis City-County Council and spoke in support of the data center rezoning vote.

Metrobloks

A data center developer based in Los Angeles that is set to build the new data center in Indianapolis.

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What they’re saying

“Earlier this morning, between approximately 12:45 a.m. and 12:50 a.m., just a few hours after Easter Sunday, an individual fired 13 rounds at the front door of my home and left a note on my doorstep that read, 'No Data Centers'.”

— Ron Gibson, Indianapolis Councilman

“I understand that public service can bring strong opinions and disagreement, but violence is never the answer, especially when it puts families at risk.”

— Ron Gibson, Indianapolis Councilman

What’s next

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the shooting incident at Councilman Gibson's home. The city-county council has not yet commented on the situation.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing tensions and opposition to data center development in some communities, as the industry continues its rapid expansion across the U.S. The shooting at the councilman's home raises concerns about the potential for violence and intimidation tactics being used to try to influence local government decisions on data center projects.