At this point, soldiers began to desert the group, and Sergeant Henry led the remainder on a march back to Camp Logan. Just outside the San Felipe district, Henry shook hands with the remaining soldiers and informed them that he planned to kill himself after they left. Henry's body was found in the area the next day, with his skull crushed and a bayonet or knife wound to his shoulder.
The desertion of soldiers led Sergeant Henry to lead the remaining troops back to Camp Logan.  Henry then made the decision to end his life after they left. His death was discovered in the area where he planned to take his own life.