South Carolina death row inmate executed by firing squad, first in U.S. in 15 years - Brad Sigmon, 67, had a target placed in front of his heart and three employee volunteers shot him

South Carolina has killed death row inmate Brad Sigmon, 67, in the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in 15 years. According to the Death Penalty Information Center, Sigmon’s death marks the fourth firing squad execution in U.