Eighth grader, 14, who died from shotgun wound while out hunting is believed to have taken his own life

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An eighth-grade student has shot himself dead in what initially appeared to be a hunting accident, authorities have said.

Fourteen-year-old Logan Hinrichs, from Red Wing, Minnesota, was in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, which is about 18 miles from his home, when he died from the gunshot wound, authorities said.

A sheriff's deputy with Pierce County told MailOnline that it was initially believed that Logan had died in a hunting accident but they now believe he took his own life.

The teenager was found by relatives, who contacted the department.

Authorities said they are not releasing any further information due to the nature of his death and that they are still investigating.

Loss: 14-year-old Logan Hinrichs, pictured, died from a gunshot wound on Saturday

Students at Logan's school, Red Wing High School, learned about the tragedy when Superintendent Karsten Anderson sent out an alert Monday morning.

'The school district is implementing its crisis management plan to provide as much support as possible during this difficult time,' the message said, the Red Wing Republican Eagle reported.

'High school students and staff members were notified this morning, and we are providing counselors and other support.'

A gofundme page has been set up for the Hinrich family to help with the boy's funeral expenses. 

The page explained that his parents, Luke and Emmy, are on a single income due to health issues. By Tuesday morning, the page had raised nearly $7,000 of their $10,000 goal.

On Logan's Facebook page friends paid tribute to the teen.

'Logan you were a great kid,' one wrote. 'Everyone is gonna miss ya dude.'

A Memorial service will be held for Logan on Thursday morning at the First Covenant Church before his burial will be at Maiden Rock Cemetery.