South Carolina convict inches closer to first US death by firing squad in 15 years

A South Carolina death row inmate is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on Friday – the first execution of its kind in U.S. in 15 years. CREDIT: Associated Press A South Carolina death row inmate is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on Friday – the first execution of its kind in U.S. in 15 years. CREDIT: Associated Press