A South Carolina death row inmate has chosen to be executed by firing squad, becoming the first prisoner in the state to opt for this method in over a decade. Richard Bernard Moore, who was convicted of killing a convenience store clerk in 1999, made the decision after the state recently reinstated the firing squad as an option for executions.
The selection of the firing squad has sparked controversy and reignited debate over capital punishment in South Carolina. The state had previously used lethal injection as its primary method of execution, but struggles in obtaining the necessary drugs led to the reintroduction of the firing squad.
Moore’s decision to be executed by firing squad has drawn both support and criticism, with some arguing that it is a more humane and dignified way to carry out the death penalty, while others believe it is a barbaric and outdated practice.
As the execution date approaches, activists and lawmakers are expected to continue to voice their opinions on the use of the firing squad in capital punishment cases. Moore is scheduled to be executed on April 29, with his choice of execution method drawing international attention to the debate surrounding the death penalty.
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