Execution by Firing Squad: A Controversial Event

A man in South Carolina was executed last week. He was shot by three people with guns. This was the first time in 15 years that someone was killed this way in the United States.

The man's name was Brad Sigmon. He was in prison because he killed two people. Before he died, Sigmon said he wanted to share love. He also said he hoped people would stop using the death penalty.

Some people don't agree with this kind of punishment. They stood outside the prison with signs that said things like 'all life is important'.