On May 29, 1909, a group of citizens (supporters of Piérola's Democratic Party) managed to force their entry into the "Palacio de Gobierno" demanding the resignation of Leguía. Among the group were the brother and sons of Piérola; "Carlos de Piérola", "Isaías de Piérola" and "Amadeo de Piérola". Since Leguía did not resign as planned, they kidnapped him and took him in front of the Bolivar Monument (located in "Plaza inquisicion" in Lima). Once there, Leguía did not acquiesce to their demands, and the police had to forcibly rescue the president in the midst of a fight that caused at least 100 deaths.