The firing squad is an execution method with a long and violent history in the U.S. and around the world. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-03-07 19:04:04">March 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM EST</time>

The firing squad is an execution method with a long and violent history in the U.S. and around the world.{ai:summary}<p>The firing squad is a historical method of execution that has been used both in the U.S. and globally. Its violent legacy raises questions about its continued use in modern times. </p><p>#crime</p>

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