Bryce Gerlach was an 18-year-old senior at Corydon Central High School and a varsity athlete who played soccer and was the kicker, punter, and cornerback for the football team. He was described as kind, outgoing, and well liked; family and friends remembered his bright smile, sense of humor, and habit of putting others first.

On the evening of October 12, 2024, Bryce attended the Harvest Homecoming festival in New Albany, Indiana. Just after 9:50 p.m., a dispute between at least two groups erupted into gunfire near the festival rides. Bryce, an innocent bystander, was struck and died at the scene; a 22-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman were also shot and hospitalized. Investigators concluded at least two shooters were involved in the incident.

Police arrested Isaiah Page in connection with the shooting. The case went to trial in February 2026; prosecutors presented phone evidence and argued the shooting was gang-related, while the defense disputed physical links to the murder weapon and pointed to other leads. After deliberation, a jury found 19-year-old Isaiah Page guilty of murder in Bryce’s death.