A former army psychiatrist is to be executed by firing squad. This method of execution has not been used by the US military since World War II. The individual, aged 56, was responsible for the deaths of 13 people in a shooting incident.

Details of the execution are limited, but it is known that it will be livestreamed and is scheduled to take place on December 3.

Further information about the plans for the execution is available, including comments from a Defense Secretary who supported this method of execution.