US state will use nitrogen to execute inmates amid drug shortages

Oklahoma plans to use nitrogen gas to execute inmates once the US state resumes using the death penalty, marking the first time a state would use the gas to carry out capital punishment.

US state will use nitrogen to execute inmates amid drug shortages
Wed, 14 Mar, 2018 - 19:49

Oklahoma plans to use nitrogen gas to execute inmates once the US state resumes using the death penalty, marking the first time a state would use the gas to carry out capital punishment.

State attorney general Mike Hunter and corrections director Joe Allbaugh made the announcement today.

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