Indianapolis city councilor says his home was shot at 13 times, "No Data Centers" sign left behind

[BumRushDaShow]

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.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/indianapolis-councilor-ron-gibson-home-shooting-data-centers-note/

[twodogsbarking]

1. Authorities are actively searching for a person with a gun.

[Intractable]

2. This is relevant ...

Days before the shooting occurred, Gibson attended a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to advocate for the rezoning of 2505 North Sherman Drive, where the developer Metrobloks LLC looks to build a data center and other business offices.

When Gibson stepped up to speak at the meeting on Wednesday, he was met with boos from the crowd.

"There are real benefits tied to this development. Construction is expected to support roughly 300 jobs over a three-year period," Gibson said at the meeting.

Shortly after Gibson voiced his support for the rezoning project, the room was asked to stand up if they disapproved of the project — and the majority of the crowd could be seen rising to their feet.

There's never any excuse for violence. I hope they get the perps. But, the people are angry.

[biophile]

3. 300 jobs over a few years?! Wow! And damage to the infrastructure, ecology and community

For much, much longer!
I can’t see that trade off being worthwhile.

[OC375]

4. When people feel no one is listening

They find ways to get heard. This will get worse. People are panicking and going old school because the rules aren’t keeping them safe. It’s to be expected.

This is the social contract expiring.

[JoseBalow]

5. Sounds suspicious to me

I wouldn't be surprised to learn that he did it himself.

[Miguelito Loveless]

6. Or did he go outside,

shoot up his own house, then call the police?

Just asking questions.

[Grins]

7. He's complaining? I thought Republicans loved "2nd Amendement remedies?" NM

[BumRushDaShow]

8. This guys is a Democrat

https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/indy-councilor-gibson-shooting/