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

Updated on: April 6, 2026 / 8:29 PM EDT / CBS News
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.

The FBI is assisting in the investigation, according to police.

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.

Despite the opposition, the Metropolitan Development Commission approved the project last week, CBS affiliate WTTV reported, but the rezoning petition still has to go through the Indianapolis City-County Council.

"Violence has no place in our community or our advocacy," the group said on social media.

"We want to be clear: any signage or messaging at the scene is not affiliated with our organization and does not reflect who we are.

Our work is rooted in peaceful, community-led advocacy grounded in respect and accountability."
Indianapolis City-County Council President Maggie Lewis on Monday also issued a statement urging civil discourse.