Indiana Teen Dies Shielding Friends in Festival Shooting

Bryce Gerlach, a high school football star, is hailed as a hero after protecting others during a shooting at Indiana's Harvest Homecoming festival.

Bryce Gerlach, an 18-year-old senior at Corydon Central High School, was fatally shot while shielding his friends from gunfire at a festival in New Albany, Indiana.
The shooting occurred during a dispute between at least two groups, with Gerlach and two others being innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire.
Two other individuals, a 22-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured in the incident but survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have identified several persons of interest, described as young males, but no arrests have been made; the suspects remain at large and are considered dangerous.
The community honors Gerlach's memory, with students wearing his favorite color, blue, and a memorial set up at his school, reflecting on his bravery and leadership.