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.
Soldiers deserted the group, and Sergeant Henry led the remaining soldiers on a march back to Camp Logan.  Henry then informed his troops that he planned to commit suicide after they left. His body was discovered in the area the next day with fatal injuries.