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Execution by Firing Squad: How It Works, History, and Modern Use

Execution by firing squad is a method of capital punishment in which multiple shooters simultaneously discharge firearms at a restrained individual, usually at close range. This...

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When Was the Last Execution by Firing Squad

The last execution by firing squad in the United States occurred on June 18, 2010, when Ronnie Lee Gardner was put to death by shooting at the Utah State Prison in Draper. Gardn...

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