He would be the first U.S. inmate shot to death in an execution in 15 years. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-02-21 13:53:12">February 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM EST</time>

He would be the first U.S. inmate shot to death in an execution in 15 years.{ai:summary}<p>A U.S. inmate is set to be executed, marking the first death by lethal injection in 15 years. This execution raises discussions surrounding capital punishment and its implications within the justice system. </p><p>#crime</p>

Condemned South Carolina killer chooses to be executed by firing squad

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