Indianapolis Councilman's Home Targeted in Shooting, 'No Data Centers' Note Left

Police investigating incident as an isolated, targeted attack related to councilman's support for data center project

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:35pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single bullet casing on the ground in front of a residential home, the harsh flash creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually illustrates the targeted attack on an elected official's property.The targeted shooting at an Indianapolis councilman's home exposes the potential for political violence surrounding controversial development projects.Indianapolis Today

An Indianapolis city councilman says someone fired 13 shots at his front door and left a note reading 'No Data Centers' on his doorstep. The incident occurred early Monday morning while the councilman and his 8-year-old son were home, but no one was injured. Police are investigating the shooting as an isolated, targeted incident, with the FBI assisting in the investigation.

Why it matters

This attack on an elected official's home raises concerns about the potential for political violence and intimidation tactics being used to influence local government decisions, particularly around controversial development projects like data centers that can face community opposition.

The details

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to the home on East 41st Street on Monday morning and found evidence of gunshots being fired at the house. The councilman, Ron Gibson, said he and his 8-year-old son were home at the time but were not harmed. Police believe the incident was an isolated, targeted attack, and the FBI is assisting in the investigation. Gibson had recently supported the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission's approval of a rezoning petition for a data center project in his district.

  • The incident occurred early Monday morning.

The players

Ron Gibson

An Indianapolis city councilman whose home was targeted in the shooting incident.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting at Councilman Gibson's home.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency assisting in the investigation of the targeted attack on Councilman Gibson's home.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission

The local government body that recently approved a rezoning petition for a data center project in Councilman Gibson's district, which may have been a factor in the attack.

Metrobloks

A data center developer whose project was approved by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission, potentially leading to the targeted attack on Councilman Gibson's home.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property or threaten elected officials in Indianapolis.”

— Ron Gibson, Indianapolis City Councilman

What’s next

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI will continue their investigation into the shooting incident and the 'No Data Centers' note left at Councilman Gibson's home, with the goal of identifying the perpetrator and determining the motive behind the attack.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing tensions and potential for political violence surrounding controversial development projects, as well as the need for elected officials and their families to be protected from targeted attacks and intimidation tactics.