Taking a revolver from Dmitry Pavlovich, Yusupov returned to the basement and, referring to a crucifix that was in the room, told Rasputin that he'd "better look at the crucifix and say a prayer," then shot him once in the chest.
Mengambil pistol dari Dmitry Pavlovich, Yusupov kembali ke ruang bawah tanah dan, mengacu pada sebuah salib yang ada di ruangan itu, mengatakan kepada Rasputin bahwa dia akan "lebih baik melihat salib dan mengucapkan doa," lalu menembaknya sekali di dada.