Violent and sudden. What a firing squad execution looked like through my eyes
An Associated Press journalist served as media eyewitness to the execution of Brad Sigmon by firing squad Friday in South Carolina.
South Carolina man Brad Sigmon executed by firing squad, first such execution in 15 years
Brad Sigmon, who admitted to killing his ex-girlfriend's parents, said he chose to die by bullets because he considered the other choices offered by the state to be worse.
Inside first US firing squad execution in 15 years - bullseye on chest and basin for blood
Brad Sigmon was convicted of the double killing of the parents of his girlfriend David and Gladys Larke in 2001 before he kidnapped her at gunpoint before she managed to escape
Map Shows US States Allowing Firing Squad Executions
South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon by firing squad on March 7, marking its first use of the execution method.
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.
South Carolina inmate executed by firing squad for first time in US since 2010
A convicted double murderer has been executed by firing squad, the first such execution in the United States since 2010, according to the South Carolina Department of Corrections.
First firing squad execution in U.S. in 15 years is carried out in S.C.
Brad Sigmon, sentenced for a 2001 double murder, chose to be executed by firing squad because of concerns about lethal injection.
Firing squad executes Brad Keith Sigmon in South Carolina in 'bloody spectacle'
Friday's execution was the first by firing squad in modern South Carolina history and only the fourth in the U.S. since 1977. Sigmon's attorney called it a "bloody spectacle."
South Carolina carries out first firing squad execution in US in 15 years
South Carolina executed a convicted murderer by firing squad on Friday, the first use of the method in the United States in 15 years.
South Carolina kills death-row prisoner in state's first firing squad execution
Brad Sigmon, convicted in a double murder in 2002, opted to die by a method that is rarely used. Utah carried out the last firing squad execution in 2010.
Witnesses describe South Carolina firing squad execution
A South Carolina man convicted in a double murder in 2002 died Friday by firing squad, marking the first time that execution ...
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South Carolina carries out execution by firing squad
As South Carolina prepared to carry out the first execution by firing squad in the U.S. since 2010, Catholic activists ...
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Controversial Moves and Challenges: Key US Domestic News Highlights
A summary of recent US news includes South Carolina's firing squad execution, Trump facing constitutional challenges over law ...
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Nigeria: IBB Told Me Vatsa's Execution Was His Hardest Decision As Soldier - Filmmaker Emelonye
Mamman Vatsa, a former FCT minister, was accused of plotting a coup against Mr Babangida and was executed by firing squad alongside other alleged coup plotters.
Firing squad could become Idaho's main execution method under a bill awaiting governor's approval
The Idaho Senate passed the bill on Wednesday, and it will take effect next year if it is signed by Gov. Brad Little.