Bryce Gerlach dies in fatal New Albany shooting
Bryce Gerlach dies in fatal New Albany shooting
Fatal New Albany shooting death of Bryce Gerlach – Obituary
New Albany Police have confirmed that 18-year-old Bryce Gerlach of Corydon, Indiana, was killed in a shooting incident near the Harvest Homecoming celebration on Saturday night. The shooting occurred just before 10 p.m. at the intersection of State Street and Black Avenue.
Authorities received reports of gunfire in the area and initially believed it was related to a dispute occurring outside the festival. However, they later clarified that multiple shooters were involved, firing from different locations, including the rear of Scribner House and the YMCA parking lot. An individual was also reportedly discharging a weapon from the carnival area.
Gerlach was shot and killed, while two other innocent bystanders—a 22-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman—sustained injuries. None of the victims were connected to the altercation that preceded the shooting. Gerlach was a student at Corydon Central High School, which expressed profound sorrow at his passing.
New Albany Police Department responded immediately, with officers and security personnel assisting the injured on-site. Those responsible for the gunfire fled the scene, and police provided a vague description of the suspects as Black males in their late teens to early twenties. The Criminal Investigations Division is actively pursuing leads and has identified several persons of interest.
New Albany Mayor Jeff Gahan extended condolences to Gerlach’s family and highlighted the tragic nature of gun violence at a family event, emphasizing the need for community action to combat such incidents. In light of the shooting, organizers canceled the final day of the Harvest Homecoming festival to honor those affected.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact New Albany Police Dispatch at (812) 944-6411.
Bryce Gerlach dies in fatal New Albany shooting Fatal New Albany shooting death of Bryce Gerlach – Obituary New Albany Police have confirmed that 18-year-old Bryce Gerlach of Corydon, Indiana, was killed in a shooting incident near the Harvest Homecoming celebration on Saturday night. The shooting occurred just before 10 p.m. at the intersection of…
Bryce Gerlach dies in fatal New Albany shooting Fatal New Albany shooting death of Bryce Gerlach – Obituary New Albany Police have confirmed that 18-year-old Bryce Gerlach of Corydon, Indiana, was killed in a shooting incident near the Harvest Homecoming celebration on Saturday night. The shooting occurred just before 10 p.m. at the intersection of…