South Carolina Executes Brad Sigmon by Firing Squad
In a historic event, South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon by firing squad on March 7, 2025, marking the first such execution in the state in over a century. Sigmon, convicted of multiple murders, was put to death at a state prison in Columbia, after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his final appeal.
The execution method, revived due to difficulties in obtaining lethal injection drugs, has sparked intense debate across the nation. Advocates argue it provides a swift and sure method of capital punishment, while critics decry it as barbaric and inhumane. The process involved five shooters, with one using a blank round to ensure anonymity among the executioners.
The execution has reignited discussions on the morality and legality of capital punishment, particularly the use of firing squads. South Carolina's decision to employ this method has drawn attention from legal experts and human rights organizations, who are closely watching the state's actions and their implications for future executions.
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How is the firing squad carried out in South Carolina?
The gurney used to carry out lethal injections had been rolled away.The volunteers all fired at the same time through openings in a wall. They were not visible to about a dozen witnesses in a room separated from the chamber by bullet-resistant glass.When the shots were fired, the target was blasted off Sigmon's chest.
When was the last firing squad execution in South Carolina?
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 7 (Reuters) - South Carolina executed a convicted murderer by firing squad on Friday, the first use of the method in the United States in 15 years.
What caliber does the South Carolina firing squad use?
The state will use .308-caliber Winchester 110-grain TAP Urban ammunition often found in police rifles, said Colie Rushton, the director of Security and Emergency Operations at the Corrections Department.
Does North Carolina have the death penalty?
Despite remaining a legal penalty, there have been no executions in North Carolina since 2006. A series of lawsuits filed in state courts questioning the fairness and humanity of capital punishment have created a de facto moratorium on executions being carried out in North Carolina.
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