THe Italian man was shot. The one who wanted his blind fold removed. I'm glad i'm not president. I'd be like a madman right now wanting lots of blood to flow in retribution.
You might be right - maybe another group? You actually have to be a pretty sick puppy to cut off somebody's head even if the cuttee is already dead.
I will believe this until further evidence proves otherwise.
Assuming this is the Muslim Marine, he might have been shot because of his religion. The Koran commands Muslims to 'strike at the neck' the infidels, but does not deem it a fitting punishment for their own. I think this was a PR move. Shooting an American Muslim will play better in Judea, Algeria and Pakistan than beheading him.