With his execution scheduled for May 13, the Kid was removed to Lincoln New Mexico, where he was held under guard by two of Garrett's deputies, James Bell and Robert Ollinger, on the top floor of the town courthouse. On 28 April 1881, while Garrett was out of town, the kid stunned the territory by killing both of his guards and escaping. He was later tracked down and shot by Pat Garret. 14 July 14 1881.
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