A politician’s home was shot at overnight, and the person responsible reportedly left an unusual message beneath the doormat.
Rob Gibson, a Democratic councillor in Indianapolis, Indiana, discovered on Monday morning that his front door had been hit by gunfire after 13 rounds were discharged at the property.
After the incident, multiple bullet holes could be seen in the door — something Gibson described as “deeply unsettling.”
He said that while disagreement is part of public life, firing a weapon into a family home is far beyond acceptable conduct, adding that it “crosses a line.”
“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 lawmaker said in a statement shared with the New York Times.
He added: “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.”
Authorities said nobody was hurt. However, a note was reportedly found under the doormat that read: “No datacenters.”
The message appears connected to Gibson’s past vote supporting the development of a datacenter — facilities commonly used to power and store data for artificial intelligence and other digital services.
Explaining his position, Gibson said: “Metrobloks has the potential to bring significant investment, create jobs, and generate long-term tax revenue that supports infrastructure, housing, and essential services.”
He has also said projections estimate the project could bring about $20 million into the local area.
Still, datacenters have drawn criticism in many communities, with concerns raised about environmental impact, including heavy water usage, as well as alleged noise issues and potential health effects for nearby residents.
According to 13WTHR, many locals have strongly opposed the proposed development, citing both environmental worries and fears about how it could change the community.
Indianapolis City-County Council President Maggie Lewis said the attack left her “deeply disturbed and heartbroken.”
“We are deeply thankful that no lives were lost or physically harmed,” she said.
“Yet, this act of intimidation strikes at the heart of our values. No elected official — or any resident of Indianapolis — should ever fear for their safety because of their public service or policy positions.”
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement that officers responded after receiving reports of shots fired shortly after 9am on Monday.
Police also said they “believe this was an isolated, targeted incident.”