The Arizona measure would allow anyone sentenced to death before Nov. 23, 1992, to choose between a firing squad and lethal gas. Ten inmates fit that description. The legislation has received ...

In Arizona, the Republican lawmaker pushing for a statewide vote on firing squads says he's responding to the recommendation of an adviser fired by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.

A bill proposes firing squads for executions instead of lethal injections, citing flaws in the current method. If the bill passes, inmates who committed crimes before Nov. 23, 1992 can choose ...

And now, Arizona? Death by firing squad would be more honest. House Concurrent Resolution 2024 would allow voters next year to decide whether we, too, should just shoot people.

Between 2021 and 2023, 100% of all executions in the U.S. were done by lethal injection. In the last year and a half, 16% have involved other methods.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Could all executions in Arizona be carried out by firing squad? That’s one step closer to reality after a bill made it through a House committee this week. HCR 2024 would ...

Execution by firing squad is illegal in Arizona, but Republicans are pushing a bill to change that. By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona Mirror. February 19, 2025. blackwaterimages/Getty Images.

Mississippi is set to carry out its 20th execution by lethal injection as Richard Jordan, who's sat on death row for 48 years ...

Dems fear fallout from Arizona crack-up. Democrats are looking for county organizations through which they could funnel fundraising and resources, bypassing the state party.

Why states are turning to execution methods like firing squads and nitrogen gas 04:25. A firing squad on Friday executed a South Carolina man who killed an off-duty police officer, the second time ...

And now, Arizona? Death by firing squad would be more honest. House Concurrent Resolution 2024 would allow voters next year to decide whether we, too, should just shoot people.