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Shots fired at Indianapolis councilor's home amid datacenter controversy

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Key Points
  • Shots fired at councilor Rob Gibson's home with family present
  • Possible link to datacenter vote and note left at scene
  • Police response and investigation details

m. on Monday, according to Gibson, with no injuries reported. Gibson and his eight-year-old son were home at the time.

The shooting may be linked to a datacenter vote, as a note reading 'no datacenters' was left under Gibson's front doormat. Gibson backed a project to build a datacenter in Indianapolis with a six-to-two vote last week, and angry locals have been opposing the plan for months, arguing it would bring harmful environmental effects and disrupt their neighborhood, according to 13WTHR. m.

Metrobloks has the potential to bring significant investment, create jobs, and generate long-term tax revenue that supports infrastructure, housing, and essential services.

Rob Gibson, Indianapolis city councilor

Monday morning. Police believe the shooting was an isolated, targeted incident, and the FBI is assisting in the investigation. Authorities have not identified who fired the shots or confirmed a definitive motive linked to the datacenter vote, and specific evidence beyond the note remains unclear.

The investigation's next steps and impact on the datacenter project are pending.

I understand that public service can bring strong opinions and disagreement, but violence is never the answer, especially when it puts families at risk.

Rob Gibson, Indianapolis city councilor

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.

Rob Gibson, Indianapolis city councilor
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