After some negotiations, and making clear they had been acting in self-defense in the face of continual massacre, the Armenian defenders agreed to leave for Persia, escorted by Ottoman troops. En route, as nearly 1,000 Armenians marched towards the border, they were massacred by Ottoman troops and Kurdish tribesmen.
Following some discussions, the Armenian defenders agreed to leave for Persia under Ottoman escort, citing self-defense against continuous killings. As approximately 1,000 Armenians approached the border, they were massacred by both Ottoman troops and Kurdish tribesmen on their journey.