South Carolina to carry out 5th execution in under 7 months for fatal police shooting

South Carolina has scheduled the execution of an inmate convicted of fatally shooting an off-duty police officer, which would make him the fifth person the state put to death since it resumed executions in late 2022, set for July 11th. The latest execution comes amid increasing concerns about capital punishment and the use of lethal injection as a method of execution. Inmates on death row are typically notified of their scheduled date with some notice, but advocates have urged more transparency and consistency in these procedures. The state's execution schedule has sparked debate among lawmakers and human rights groups.