Shots Fired at Indianapolis City-County Councilor's Home After Data Center Approval

Note reading 'no data centers' left at the scene of the targeted shooting

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:23am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a bullet casing on the ground, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the investigation into a targeted shooting.A targeted shooting at an elected official's home raises concerns over the growing tensions surrounding data center expansion in local communities.Indianapolis Today

More than a dozen shots were fired into the front door of Indianapolis City-County Councilor Ron Gibson's home on Monday morning. A note reading 'no data centers' was left at the scene, following the recent approval of a controversial data center project in Gibson's district that he had backed.

Why it matters

This targeted attack on an elected official's home raises serious concerns about the growing tensions and potential for violence surrounding the expansion of data centers in local communities. It highlights the need for open dialogue, transparency, and addressing community concerns when approving major infrastructure projects.

The details

According to police, the shooting occurred early Monday morning at Councilor Gibson's home. More than a dozen shots were fired into the front door, and a note reading 'no data centers' was left at the scene. The FBI is assisting local authorities in the investigation. The attack was addressed during a city-county council meeting on Monday night, where the company behind the approved data center project, Metrobloks, called the violence 'unacceptable'.

  • The shooting occurred on Monday morning, April 7, 2026.
  • The city-county council meeting addressing the attack took place on Monday night, April 7, 2026.

The players

Ron Gibson

An Indianapolis City-County Councilor who had backed a controversial data center project in his district.

Metrobloks

The company behind the data center project that was approved in Councilor Gibson's district.

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What they’re saying

“The violence is unacceptable.”

— Metrobloks

What’s next

The FBI and local police are continuing their investigation into the targeted shooting, and the city-county council is expected to address the incident and its implications for the data center project and community relations.

The takeaway

This attack on an elected official's home highlights the growing tensions and potential for violence surrounding the expansion of data centers in local communities. It underscores the need for open dialogue, transparency, and addressing community concerns when approving major infrastructure projects to avoid such escalations.