A 'no data centers' sign was left at Ron Gibson's home on Monday, he said.
A"no data centers" sign was left at Ron Gibson's home on Monday, he said.Tuesday, April 7, 2026 11:59AM Indianapolis police are investigating after multiple shots were fired into the home of Indianapolis City-County Councilor Ron Gibson on Monday.
The attack appeared to be linked to a recent vote on a proposed data center in the Martindale-Brightwood area, with the councilman saying the attacker left a note on his doorstep reading "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.The FBI is assisting the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Dept. in this investigation, but says IMPD is the lead, an FBI spokesperson told ABC News. On April 1, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission approved construction of the Metrobloks data center. "We were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the shooting that took place today. We are relieved that no one was physically harmed," Metrobloks said in a statement on Monday. "Violence, threats, and intimidation have no place in civic discourse. While public projects can generate strong opinions and debate, those discussions must remain grounded in respect, safety, and the rule of law," the company added."I understand that public service can bring strong opinions and disagreement, but violence is never the answer, especially when it puts families at risk," he said. Across the United States, there are currently more than 3,000 data centers, and that number will soon grow by 1,200 more now under construction, according to Data Center Map, an industry service that tracks data center development. Nationwide, electricity prices jumped 6.9% in 2025 -- more than double the inflation rate of 2.9% -- according to new analysis by Goldman Sachs economists, who said they "expect data centers to boost electricity demand significantly, accounting for about 40% of total power demand growth over the next five years."
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