{"id":70720,"date":"2026-11-01T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=70720"},"modified":"2026-11-01T01:19:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T06:19:59","slug":"buhl-bonfire-hibbing-man-20-shot-in-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/buhl-bonfire-hibbing-man-20-shot-in-head\/","title":{"rendered":"Buhl Bonfire: Hibbing Man, 20, Shot in Head"},"content":{"rendered":"

BUHL<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A 20-year-old Hibbing man suffered a gunshot wound to the head Friday near Scott Lake.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred October 30, 2026, at the Scott Lake boat landing south of Buhl, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the man was attending a bonfire with friends.<\/p>\n

He was later flown to a Duluth-area hospital with injuries believed to be serious.<\/p>\n

Friends Hear Pop Near Vehicle<\/h2>\n

Investigators learned that several people had gathered for a bonfire at the Scott Lake boat landing.<\/p>\n

During the gathering, friends reportedly heard a popping sound coming from near the man’s vehicle.<\/p>\n

They went toward the vehicle and discovered the 20-year-old lying on the ground nearby.<\/p>\n

The man had suffered a single gunshot wound to his head.<\/p>\n

Authorities have not explained exactly how the gunshot wound occurred.<\/p>\n

The sheriff’s office has also not released the man’s identity.<\/p>\n

Friends Rush Injured Man to Hospital<\/h2>\n

Rather than waiting for an ambulance, the man’s friends transported him to a hospital in Hibbing.<\/p>\n

He arrived at Fairview Range Medical Center’s emergency room around 10:30 p.m. Friday.<\/p>\n

Medical workers determined that he needed additional care.<\/p>\n

The man was later airlifted to a hospital in the Duluth area.<\/p>\n

Authorities described his condition as serious based on the information available during the initial investigation.<\/p>\n

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A 20-year-old Hibbing man suffered a gunshot wound to the head Friday near Scott Lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sheriff’s Office Says No Foul Play Suspected<\/h2>\n

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office<\/a> is investigating the shooting.<\/p>\n

Investigators have stated that no foul play is suspected at this time.<\/p>\n

However, authorities have not publicly explained how the firearm discharged or what caused the injury.<\/p>\n

Officials have not identified who owned or handled the firearm.<\/p>\n

They have also not announced whether the shooting was accidental.<\/p>\n

The sheriff’s office continues working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.<\/p>\n

Questions Remain About Scott Lake Incident<\/h2>\n

The shooting has raised questions about what happened during the gathering near the lake.<\/p>\n

Authorities have confirmed the location, the injury, and the emergency medical response.<\/p>\n

However, the available information does not establish the exact time of the shooting.<\/p>\n

The reported 10:30 p.m. time refers to the man’s arrival at the hospital.<\/p>\n

No further medical update was included in the initial reports released October 31.<\/p>\n

Readers can find additional reporting through Northern News Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The investigation remains active, and additional details may be released by authorities.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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