Shots fired at Indianapolis councilman’s home; suspect left note saying “No Data Centers”

An Indianapolis city councilman said someone fired 13 rounds at the front door of his home and left a note reading “No Data Centers,” in what police described as a targeted attack. He and his 8-year-old son were not injured.

The shooting happened between about 12:45 a.m. and 12:50 a.m. Monday, according to Councilman Ron Gibson. Police were called to the home around 9 a.m. and found evidence of gunfire, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said.

Gibson said he and his son were awakened by the sound of gunfire. “Like any parent, I immediately ran to him and reassured him that he was safe,” he said in a statement.

“Just steps from where those bullets struck is our dining room table, where my son had been playing with his Legos the day before,” Gibson added. “That reality is deeply unsettling.”

“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.”

Police said investigators believe the shooting was an isolated, targeted incident. No suspect had been identified. The FBI is assisting in the investigation.

The note left at the home said “No Data Centers,” according to Gibson.

Days before the shooting, Gibson attended a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to support the rezoning of 2505 North Sherman Drive, where developer Metrobloks LLC plans to build a data center and other business offices, according to CBS News. When Gibson spoke at Wednesday’s meeting, he was met with boos from the crowd.