Indianapolis Councilman's Home Targeted in Shooting Linked to Data Center Opposition
Ron Gibson, an Indianapolis City-County Councilman, reported that unknown assailants fired 13 shots at his home early Monday morning, leaving a note reading 'No Data Centers' on the doorstep. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m., waking Gibson and his 8-year-old son; fortunately, neither was injured, though bullets struck near where the child had been playing. This attack aligns with a growing trend of extremism targeting data centers due to concerns over energy consumption, water usage, and utility costs. Experts note that these facilities have become symbols for various grievances across the political spectrum. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed the targeted nature of the shooting, and the FBI has been notified to assist in the investigation.
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Indianapolis Councilman's Home Targeted in Shooting Linked to Data Center Opposition
Ron Gibson, an Indianapolis City-County Councilman, reported that unknown assailants fired 13 shots at his home early Monday morning, leaving a note reading 'No Data Centers' on the doorstep. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m., waking Gibson and his 8-year-old son; fortunately, neither was injured, though bullets struck near where the child had been playing. This attack aligns with a growing trend of extremism targeting data centers due to concerns over energy consumption, water usage, and utility costs. Experts note that these facilities have become symbols for various grievances across the political spectrum. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed the targeted nature of the shooting, and the FBI has been notified to assist in the investigation.
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