On the afternoon of August 27, 2023, 27-year-old Amanda Shoaf was killed in her Bradenton, Florida, apartment after an argument with her boyfriend, 27-year-old Nicholas Shermer. Police say Shermer called 911 about 5 p.m. and reported that he had shot his girlfriend. Officers later found Shoaf deceased in the bedroom of the residence in the 4000 block of Carlton Inlet Drive. Shermer remained in the apartment until police instructed him to exit; he was unarmed when taken into custody and has been charged with second-degree murder.

The Bradenton Police Department is actively investigating and has asked anyone with information to contact them or submit tips to Crime Stoppers, where callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for up to a $3,000 reward.