Indianapolis city councilor says his home was shot at over data center project

U.S. Indianapolis city councilor says his home was shot at 13 times, "No Data Centers" sign left behind By Kiki Intarasuwan Kiki Intarasuwan News Editor Kiki Intarasuwan is a news editor for CBS News & Stations. Read Full Bio Kiki Intarasuwan April 6, 2026 / 7:57 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google 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.  Images taken by Indianapolis City-County Councilor Ron Gibson shows bullet holes, shattered glass and a note that said "No Data Centers" outside his front door. Ron Ribson "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.Data centers used to store, train and operate artificial intelligence models have become controversial in towns across the U.S. in part because they drain power from the shared electric grid, driving up costs for residents, CBS News has previously reported. They have also been sh...