24.04.2026 19:50
A notable change has been made regarding the application of the death penalty in the US. The Department of Justice has expanded execution methods, reintroducing firing squads as an option, while it was noted that this method has only been used a few times in the country's history. According to US historical records, this method has been employed only three times in total, with the last firing squad execution taking place in 2010.
A notable step was taken regarding the implementation of the death penalty in the USA. The Department of Justice decided to expand federal execution methods, reintroducing death by firing squad as an option. The decision was stated to be part of broader regulations aimed at accelerating the application of the death penalty.
EXECUTION PROTOCOL EXPANDED
In a note published by the Department and obtained by Fox News, it was stated that the Bureau of Prisons was instructed to expand current execution protocols. Accordingly, in addition to re-implementing the previously used pentobarbital injection method, alternative methods such as firing squad will be added to the protocol.
The note stated, "The Department of Justice has taken action to resume its duty to carry out lawful death sentences." It was also emphasized that executions would be facilitated for inmates whose appeal processes have been completed.
With the new regulation, it was noted that internal processes would be restructured to expedite death penalty cases. This step is said to aim at reducing delays in carrying out executions.
LAST FIRING SQUAD EXECUTION WAS IN 2010
The last execution by firing squad in the USA was carried out on June 18, 2010, in Utah. Ronnie Lee Gardner, convicted of murdering a lawyer in 1985, used his right under state law to choose the execution method and opted for firing squad.
A RARELY USED METHOD
This execution was recorded as the third execution carried out by firing squad in the USA since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.