Ron Gibson woke to gunfire early Monday, finding shattered glass, bullet‑riddled doors and a handwritten “NO DATA CENTERS” note tucked under the doormat. Thirteen rounds struck the home, barely missing his 8‑year‑old son’s former Lego spot. No one was injured, but Gibson called the attack “deeply unsettling” and condemned the violence. The incident occurred shortly after the council’s vote, heightening tensions.

Last week Gibson voted 6‑2 with fellow council members to rezone a northeast Indianapolis parcel for a data center operated by Metrobloks, a Los Angeles firm. Residents had protested for months, warning that the facility could strain electricity and water supplies in a neighborhood. Supporters argue the project could revitalize a site vacant for decades. The council’s approval promises jobs and tax revenue, but opposition remains.

Police treated the incident as a targeted intimidation, launching an investigation with FBI assistance. Council President Maggie A. Lewis expressed heartbreak, emphasizing that elected officials should not fear reprisal for policy decisions. The shooting underscores growing community backlash against AI‑driven data centers, a factor investors will weigh as developers seek subsidies and local approvals.