After ordering Ellen to unlock the front door for Dan, Byrne used Belle as a human shield as he fired into the bedroom where he knew four policemen were hiding: Robert Alexander, Henry Armstrong, Thomas Dowling and William Duross. Byrne sent Belle in to tell them to come out, but they pulled her to the floor. The outlaws then took Ellen outside and Byrne placed kindling around the hut, promising to "roast" everyone inside. He asked Ellen for kerosene, but she pleaded with him, saying, "For God's sake, my girl's in there." "Then get her out and bring those bloody traps with her," replied Byrne. Ellen went back inside, but she too was pulled to the floor. The outlaws yelled more threats, then released Wick and rode off.