He later worked as a range detective, and developed a considerable reputation as a gunman, and in September of 1877, Higgins killed cowboy Ike Lantier, whom he caught stealing cattle, after Lantier drew (a gun) on him.
He later worked as a range detective. He later developed a considerable reputation as a gunman. Higgins killed cowboy Ike Lantier (a gun) on him. This was in September of 1877. He caught stealing cattle. Lantier drew cowboy Ike Lantier.