Indianapolis Councilman's Home Targeted in Shooting After Data Center Vote

Gunfire struck the home of Ron Gibson, who backed a controversial data center project, while he and his son were inside.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:31pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered glass window or door frame, with the jagged edges and cracks in the glass clearly visible, conveying a sense of sudden violence and disruption.The targeted shooting at an Indianapolis councilman's home exposes the growing tensions surrounding local development decisions.Indianapolis Today

An Indianapolis city councilman's home was targeted in a shooting early Monday morning, with 13 rounds fired at the house just steps from where his 8-year-old son had been playing the previous day. A note reading 'no data centers' was left at the scene, and police are investigating the incident as a targeted attack following the councilman's vote in favor of a controversial data center project.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the growing tensions and potential for violence surrounding local development decisions, particularly when they involve large technology projects that can face community opposition. The shooting raises concerns about the safety of elected officials and their families when they make controversial choices that impact their constituents.

The details

According to authorities, around 13 rounds were fired at Councilman Ron Gibson's home, shattering an exterior glass door and piercing the wooden front door while he and his 8-year-old son were inside. The bullets landed just steps from the dining room table where his son had been playing the previous day. Police were called to the scene around 9am and found a note in a plastic bag tucked under the doormat that read 'no data centers'.

  • The shooting occurred just before 1am on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • Police were called to the scene around 9am on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Ron Gibson

An Indianapolis city councilman who backed a controversial data center project that faced community opposition.

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What they’re saying

“The bullets landed just steps from my dining room table, where my 8-year-old son had been playing the day before.”

— Ron Gibson, Indianapolis City Councilman

What’s next

Police are investigating the shooting as a targeted incident related to Councilman Gibson's vote in favor of the data center project, and are searching for any suspects or additional evidence.

The takeaway

This attack on an elected official's home over a controversial development decision underscores the growing tensions and potential for violence in local politics, raising concerns about the safety of public servants and their families when they make unpopular choices that impact their communities.