Apache leader Victorio posed problems on both sides of the border.
Though he spent little time in Arizona, Victorio gave residents on both sides of the border little peace in 1879-1880. It’s said his band killed over 1,000 people during that period. He met and defeated several Army units, displaying brilliant tactical maneuvers in the process. Among other things, Victorio’s crew did things like fouling up water holes. When the pursuit became too intense Victorio headed for Mexico and in October 1880 the Mexicans trapped him, either by treachery or lack of ammunition. Most of his band was butchered by a large force under General Joaquin Terrazus.
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