On March 6, while approaching the capital, he ordered to set fire to the city of San Carlos on the outskirts of Santo Domingo and to begin the siege of the city. On March 25, Dessalines ordered the total extermination of the population under his control.
As he was approaching the capital, he gave orders to set fire to San Carlos and begin a siege, which ultimately led to the complete eradication of the population under his control in March 25.