Indianapolis Man Shot Over 'Fake' Cash Post on Facebook

Home invaders beat and shot the victim after he claimed he wasn't broke on social media

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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A 64-year-old Indianapolis man was shot in the back of the neck by home invaders who broke into his home and demanded the cash he had posted about on Facebook, even though the money was fake. The victim, Anthony McNary, said the suspects announced themselves as police officers and wore tactical gear before beating and choking him, then shooting him execution-style when they realized the cash was not real.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers of social media bragging and the potential for violent crime when people flaunt wealth, even falsely, online. It also raises concerns about home invasions and the use of fake police tactics by criminals.

The details

According to McNary, he had posted a photo of stacks of cash on Facebook to prove he wasn't broke after someone called him poor on social media. However, the cash was not actually his. When a group of home invaders broke into his home two days later, they demanded the money and beat McNary when they realized it was fake. One of the suspects then shot McNary in the back of the neck, though he miraculously survived the gunshot wound.

  • The home invasion and shooting occurred on February 14, 2026.
  • McNary had posted the photo of the fake cash on Facebook two days prior, on February 12, 2026.

The players

Anthony McNary

A 64-year-old Indianapolis resident who was the victim of the home invasion and shooting.

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What they’re saying

“He said, 'Where's the money at? Where's it at? I seen what you posted on Facebook. Where's the money at?'”

— Anthony McNary (WXIN)

“I kept trying to beat into his head that it was fake. I said it was a prank. It was fake.”

— Anthony McNary (WXIN)

“He just stuck the gun to the back of my head and pulled the trigger. I couldn't believe it. Over a fake post,”

— Anthony McNary (WXIN)

“I said to myself, 'I'm about to die over a fake post.' That's what I was saying to myself,”

— Anthony McNary (WXIN)

What’s next

Police are still searching for the suspects involved in the home invasion and shooting. They are investigating the use of fake police tactics by the criminals.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a stark warning about the potential consequences of social media bragging, even if the wealth displayed is not real. It highlights the need for caution when sharing personal information online and the risks of drawing unwanted attention to one's financial status.