I think they made a movie based on the events. If true, they beat the man half to death before putting a bullet in his brain.
One diver, Robert D. Stethem was chosen to be executed. The Hezbollah chief put his pistol up against the diver's temple, fired one bullet and dumped Stethem's body on the tarmac.
Stethem was murdered because he was an American Sailor. His memory lives on as the Navy Commissioned the USS Stethem - one of the most formidable ships in the world.
Delta Force staring Chuck Norris!!!! Based on the event.