Condemned South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die next month by a firing squad, a method of execution that has not been used in the U.S. in 15 years.

Death row inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die by firing squad after being convicted for the deaths of his ex-girlfriend's parents.

A South Carolina death row inmate has chosen to be executed by firing squad, marking what could be the first execution by gunfire in the United States in 15 years. Brad Sigmon, 67, is scheduled to be put to death on 7 March as part of South Carolina’s recent push to resume executions after a 13-year pause.

A woman is dead after she was hit by a driver who was under the influence and reversed onto the sidewalk in South Philadelphia Saturday night, according to police.

A woman was fatally struck by a Dodge Charger that was racing another vehicle in South Los Angeles and both vehicles fled the scene, authorities said Sunday.

The victim, who was walking outside the unmarked crosswalk, was struck by the grey Dodge Charger, police said. The Charger sped away from the scene.