Indiana High School Football Player was Shot and Killed trying to Shield Bystanders
Bryce Gerlach is a hero. The senior specialist football standout died trying to protect a group of people.
Gerlach, 18, died at the scene while Brendan Hagan, 22, and woman, 44, were rushed to the hospital.
Shots were fired at the Harvest Homecoming as an argument between two groups turned violent.
Cops believe Gerlach and the two injured people simply just got caught up in the incident as it unfolded.
Gerlach’s friend said Bryce shielded members of his group.
“It was very selfless what he did, and I’m thankful he went out in such a heroic way, so that’s how people remember him because that’s what he was,” Tanner Chumbly, a friend told reporters.
Gerlach was a versatile athlete and played different positions, including kicker and punter.
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