An Indianapolis city councilor said someone fired multiple rounds into his home overnight Sunday while he and his son were inside after he backed a controversial data center project, according to reports.
Ron Gibson, a Democrat representing District 8, said the shooting happened around 12:45 a.m. Monday and that roughly 13 rounds were fired into his home, serving his district.
"I am a public servant, but I am also a father and a neighbor," he said. "This act brought violence into our neighborhood, the very thing I work every day to stand against."
Local leaders and community groups across the political spectrum condemned the attack.
According to FOX59, Indianapolis City-County Council President Maggie A. Lewis called the shooting "deeply disturbing" and said violence has no place in civic discourse, while Mayor Joe Hogsett said no family should have to endure violence in their home.
Republican council members also denounced the incident, calling it "outrageous" and urging swift justice. A coalition opposing the data center project also condemned the shooting, saying it was not affiliated with their efforts and reaffirming their commitment to peaceful advocacy.