Buhl Bonfire: Hibbing Man, 20, Shot in Head

BUHL (trfnews.i234.me) — A 20-year-old Hibbing man suffered a gunshot wound to the head Friday near Scott Lake.

The incident occurred October 30, 2026, at the Scott Lake boat landing south of Buhl, Minnesota.

According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the man was attending a bonfire with friends.

He was later flown to a Duluth-area hospital with injuries believed to be serious.

Friends Hear Pop Near Vehicle

Investigators learned that several people had gathered for a bonfire at the Scott Lake boat landing.

During the gathering, friends reportedly heard a popping sound coming from near the man’s vehicle.

They went toward the vehicle and discovered the 20-year-old lying on the ground nearby.

The man had suffered a single gunshot wound to his head.

Authorities have not explained exactly how the gunshot wound occurred.

The sheriff’s office has also not released the man’s identity.

Rather than waiting for an ambulance, the man’s friends transported him to a hospital in Hibbing.

He arrived at Fairview Range Medical Center’s emergency room around 10:30 p.m. Friday.

Medical workers determined that he needed additional care.

The man was later airlifted to a hospital in the Duluth area.

Authorities described his condition as serious based on the information available during the initial investigation.

Investigators have stated that no foul play is suspected at this time.

However, authorities have not publicly explained how the firearm discharged or what caused the injury.

Officials have not identified who owned or handled the firearm.

They have also not announced whether the shooting was accidental.

The sheriff’s office continues working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The shooting has raised questions about what happened during the gathering near the lake.

Authorities have confirmed the location, the injury, and the emergency medical response.

However, the available information does not establish the exact time of the shooting.

The reported 10:30 p.m. time refers to the man’s arrival at the hospital.

No further medical update was included in the initial reports released October 31.

Readers can find additional reporting through Northern News Now.

The investigation remains active, and additional details may be released by authorities.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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