The Nez Perce Chief Who Refused To Surrender 40 Miles From Canada — Then Slipped Past The Army And Escaped
Food was running short.
The wounded from the initial assault needed care that could barely be provided.
Looking Glass, who had maintained the role of primary military commander through much of the flight, was killed on October 4.
He had been watching the approaches to the camp, reportedly hopeful that the Lakota from Sitting Bull’s camp in Canada — not far north of the border — might send a relief party.
He was struck by a bullet in the forehead and died immediately.