diff --git a/plugins/shell/src/process/mod.rs b/plugins/shell/src/process/mod.rs
index 44f037b0..ac801834 100644
--- a/plugins/shell/src/process/mod.rs
+++ b/plugins/shell/src/process/mod.rs
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ impl CommandChild {
     }
 
     /// Sends a kill signal to the child.
-    pub fn kill(self) -> crate::Result<()> {
+    pub fn kill(&self) -> crate::Result<()> {
         self.inner.kill()?;
         Ok(())
     }