Hunting Related Death Ruled Accidental

 The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) released a statement today stating the death of Paul Scholl, 50, of LaPorte, Minn., has been ruled accidental.

Scholl was killed in a hunting accident Nov. 8, 2014.

The report said that after processing all of the evidence, which included blood, physical evidence, forensics, statements and photos, the investigation determined no foul play was involved. The case has been closed and no further action will be taken.