Indianapolis city councilor says his home was shot at 13 times, "No Data Centers" sign left behind [View all]
Source: CBS News
Updated on: April 6, 2026 / 8:29 PM EDT
An Indianapolis city councilor says his home was targeted in what appeared to be a politically motivated shooting over a proposed data center in the city's Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood.
Ron Gibson, who is serving his third term on the Indianapolis City-County Council, said Monday that someone fired 13 shots at his front door after midnight and left a note inside a zip-closed bag on the doorstep that said "NO DATA CENTERS."
"My 8-year-old son and I were not physically harmed, but we were awakened by the sound of gunfire. Like any parent, I immediately ran to him and reassured him that he was safe," Gibson said in a statement. "This was not just an attack on my home, but endangered my child and disrupted the safety of our entire neighborhood," he said. "I understand that public service can bring strong opinions and disagreement, but violence is never the answer, especially when it puts families at risk."
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said officers were called to the home around 9 a.m. Monday. Officers found evidence of gunshots and believe it was "an isolated, targeted incident," police said. A suspect has not been identified. The FBI is assisting in the investigation, according to police.
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