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Indianapolis city leaders voted 6-2 to approve a data center project in the city’s Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood. Days later, council member Ron Gibson’s home was shot at and a “No Data Centers” sign was left behind. In a statement after the shooting, Gibson acknowledged that the incident was “deeply unsettling.” But he said he still supports the half billion-dollar project, telling NBC News it’s a “done deal.” https://nbcnews.to/42tNnTv
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Analysis Summary
A council member in Indianapolis who voted for a $500 million data center project in a historic neighborhood was shot at days later, with a note opposing the project left at his home. Ron Gibson and his 8-year-old son were awakened around 1 a.m. on April 6 when 13 bullets hit his front door, but neither was physically harmed. Despite the attack, Gibson publicly reaffirmed his support for the Metrobloks development, which was approved by the Metropolitan Development Commission on a 6-2 vote—but still requires City-County Council approval. Community groups opposed to the project immediately condemned the violence and denied involvement, while police launched a federal investigation into the targeted shooting.
Claims Analysis (4)
Indianapolis city leaders voted 6-2 to approve a data center project in the city's Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood
Metropolitan Development Commission voted 6-2 on April 1, 2026 to approve rezoning for the Metrobloks data center project in Martindale-Brightwood
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Days later, council member Ron Gibson's home was shot at and a 'No Data Centers' sign was left behind
13 shots fired into Gibson's home early morning April 6, 2026. A handwritten note saying 'No Data Centers' was left at his doorstep
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Gibson acknowledged that the incident was 'deeply unsettling'
Gibson stated: 'That reality is deeply unsettling' when describing the shooting. This is a direct quote from his official statement
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Gibson said he still supports the half billion-dollar project, calling it a 'done deal'
Multiple sources confirm Gibson maintained support for the project after the shooting and said he would not call it down for individual vote. 'Done deal' language appears to reflect substance but cannot confirm exact phrasing in original NBC article
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