Prisoner chooses to die by firing squad rather than electric chair in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S. C. (AP) — A South Carolina prisoner scheduled to be the first man executed in the state in more than a decade has decided to die by firing squad rather than in the electric chair later this month, according to court documents filed Friday. WATCH BELOW AT 6:15 OR ON TV. Title: WCIV. Start time: 04/15/2022 05:59:54 PM. End time: 04/18/2022 05:59:54 PM.

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