To aid in the healing process, counselors, therapy dogs, and even breakfast provided by the crosstown rival South Harrison were available at Corydon Central. The support extended beyond the school, with First Capitol Church, where Bryce was active in youth activities, also offering assistance.

Gerlach, 18, was shot and killed Saturday evening at Harvest Homecoming. According to witnesses, it happened near the rides. "I just heard pop pop pop just like that, and I turned around, looked around, and there was a man laying right in front of the Ferris wheel," said John Fogel.