Indiana’s new prison already equipped for firing squads as death penalty debate continues

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 2,014

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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As Indiana inches toward what could be its fourth state execution since resuming capital punishment, prison officials confirmed the state’s next correctional complex is already equipped for an execution method Hoosier lawmakers have yet to authorize.

The Indiana Department of Correction confirmed to the Indiana Capital Chronicle that the new Westville Correctional Facility, now nearing completion, is designed to accommodate both lethal injection and firing squad executions. Indiana law currently allows only lethal …

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