Many events happened to terrorize the ranchers and settlers in the territory surrounding Laredo. A brazen gang of outlaws led by a ruthless bandit chief from across the border, struck time and again. The first move by the gang that attracted attention, was a midday raid on the Laredo bank - when the Sheriff himself was drawing out money from the teller's window... The next was an attack on the stage, when the bandit chief Juan, took a plumed hat in addition to the gold.