An Alabama death row inmate was executed on Thursday night, becoming the first person in the US to be put to death by nitrogen gas, officials confirmed. Kenneth Eugene Smith, 58, died at the Holman Prison in Atmore after the Supreme Court refused to block the experimental execution. Smith was made to inhale the toxic gas through a mask, which deprived his body of oxygen until he suffocated. He was pronounced dead at 8:25 p.m. “Tonight Alabama causes humanity to take a step backwards. … I’m leaving with love, peace and light,” Smith said in a final statement. Read more at https://nypost.com/2024/01/25/news/alabama-executes-kenneth-eugene-smith-with-nitrogen-gas/ #alabama #kennetheugenesmith #deathpenalty The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Subscribe to New York Post Sports: https://www.youtube.com/c/nypostsports Catch the latest news here: https://nypost.com/ Follow The New York Post on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/nypost Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NYPost