 Todd had a reputation also as a brawler, and had spent time in jail in Pueblo for shooting and wounding businessman Bert Reynolds.Desmond and Todd became involved in an argument over the affair one night inside the "Bear Saloon", and Desmond drew his pistol.However, Todd was unarmed, and the saloon owner, Gus Vogus, was an old friend to Desmond and was able to calm the situation and allow Todd to leave.