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Idaho governor signs bill making firing squad the state’s primary execution method

The state is considering spending $1.2m to implement firing squad executions

The Independent UK

A look at the status of US executions in 2025

Six men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year, and 12 other people are scheduled to be executed in six states during the remainder of 2025

The Independent UK

Witness to First Firing Squad Death in 15 Years Details How 'More Violent' Execution Was 'Certainly Faster' Than Lethal Injection

An eyewitness to South Carolina's recent execution by firing squad described the event as "more violent"and much "faster" than lethal injection.

Latin Times

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Last Words of First Death Row Inmate Executed by Firing Squad in 15 Years Revealed: 'Help Us End the Death Penalty'

Brad Sigmon, a convicted murderer, was executed by firing squad in South Carolina, and used his last words to call for the abolition of the death penalty.

Latin Times

‘Etched in my mind’: reporter describes South Carolina firing squad execution

Jeffrey Collins of the Associated Press recalls experience of watching Brad Sigmon die for 2001 murders

The Guardian - US

US: Double-murderer executed by firing squad in Columbia; Here is a look...

The inmate chose to be shot. According to local laws, the man could have also chosen lethal injection or the electric chair. A must read on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Violent and sudden. What a firing squad execution looked like through my eyes

An Associated Press journalist has served as a media eyewitness to the execution of Brad Sigmon by firing squad Friday in South Carolina

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Last Words of Man Executed in South Carolina by Firing Squad: Asked Christians to Help End Death Penalty

Brad Sigmon, 67, was executed by firing squad in South Carolina, becoming the first US prisoner in 15 years to die by this method, using his final words to urge Christians to help end the death penalty.

International Business Times UK

South Carolina death row inmate executed by firing squad, first in U.S. in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, 67, had a target placed in front of his heart and three prison employee volunteers shot him

The Independent UK

A South Carolina man executed by firing squad is the first US prisoner killed this way in 15 years

A South Carolina man has been executed by firing squad, becoming the first U.S. prisoner in 15 years to die by this method

The Independent UK

South Carolina conducts first US firing squad execution in 15 years: ‘Barbaric’

Brad Sigmon, 67, was shot dead by prison staff despite outcry over ‘cruel’ method and calls for clemency

The Guardian - US

A South Carolina man is set to become the first executed by firing squad in 15 years

A South Carolina man convicted of murder is scheduled to be executed by firing squad Friday night

The Independent UK

Death by firing squad set to resume in the US – but no matter the method, all means of execution come with a troubling history

Barring any late developments, the U.S. is set to see its first execution by firing squad in 15 years on March 7, 2025.

The Conversation

South Carolina Supreme Court rejects man's final appeal, clearing way for firing squad execution

The South Carolina Supreme Court has rejected what is likely the final appeal of condemned man Brad Sigmon, clearing the way for Friday’s firing squad execution

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Latin Times

Witness to Last US Firing Squad Execution Details 'Clinical' Way Utah Inmate Was Shot 5 Times: 'You Don't Ever Forget That'

The U.S. is expected to execute a death row inmate by firing squad Friday for the first time in 15 years.

Latin Times

South Carolina Baseball Bat Killer Slated to Be Executed By Firing Squad Will 'Pay For What He's Done,' Victims' Grandson Says

A South Carolina man facing execution for murdering his ex-girlfriend's parents will "pay for what he's done," the victims' grandson said.

Latin Times

Everything We Know About The Shooters Set to Carry Out America's First Firing Squad Execution in 15 Years

A South Carolina man has selected the firing squad as his preferred method of death in what will become the state's first such execution in 15 years.

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South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad For Execution

South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon's decision to opt for a firing squad over lethal injection or the electric chair for his execution sparks debate on the d...

The Independent UK

Condemned South Carolina killer chooses to be executed by firing squad

Condemned South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die by a firing squad

The Guardian - US

South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, 67, chooses to be shot dead amid concerns that lethal injections have caused ‘excruciating’ pain

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