Before the astonished spectators could react, Nava ran to the Augustinian church, claiming the right of sanctuary. When Governor Hurtado heard of the events, he ordered the church surrounded and searched, the murderer seized.
Before the crowd could process what had happened, Nava ran to the Augustinian church, seeking protection under the law by invoking his right of sanctuary. Upon hearing about the situation, Governor Hurtado ordered the church to be sealed off and searched, leading to the capture of the attacker.