diff --git a/init/init.cpp b/init/init.cpp
index 6d984a2a2..cadd5c55d 100644
--- a/init/init.cpp
+++ b/init/init.cpp
@@ -879,7 +879,9 @@ int SecondStageMain(int argc, char** argv) {
                 (*function)();
             }
         }
-        HandleControlMessages();
+        if (!IsShuttingDown()) {
+            HandleControlMessages();
+        }
     }
 
     return 0;