A South Carolina man has been executed by firing squad, becoming the first U.S. prisoner in 15 years to die by this method
A South Carolina man, Sigmon, was executed by firing squad, marking the first U.S. use of this method in 15 years. Sigmon, convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend's parents in 2001, chose firing squad over the electric chair and lethal injection due to personal fears. His legal team unsuccessfully sought to pause the execution. Sigmon's case highlights South Carolina's resumption of executions after a 13-year hiatus, following the state's inability to obtain lethal injection drugs. The execution was carried out by prison staff, with the electric chair visible but unused. This case underscores the state's ongoing use of the death penalty and the historical context of firing squads in the U.S.
