was he under the influence of any drugs?
Yes, cocaine.
Ronnie Lee Gardner
During the night of October 9, 1984, Gardner robbed the Cheers Tavern in Salt Lake City. While under the influence of cocaine, he shot bartender Melvyn John Otterstrom in the face, killing him. 
who was the last person executed by firing squad Ronnie Lee Gardner why was he executed? For killing a man during an attempted escape from a courthouse in 1985. where was the firing squad from? Utah which animals are found in this place? Wood bison, elk, moose and mountain goat. what are some of the rights given to the women? In 1887 the initial Edmunds-Tucker Act was passed by Congress in an effort to curtail Mormon influence in the territorial government. who were the settlers in the early days? Non-Hispanic White. what other crimes did gardner commit? He robbed the Cheers Tavern in Salt Lake City.
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Ronnie Lee Gardner [SEP] Murders
During the night of October 9, 1984, Gardner robbed the Cheers Tavern in Salt Lake City. While under the influence of cocaine, he shot bartender Melvyn John Otterstrom in the face, killing him. Otterstrom's cousin Craig Watson stated that the robbery "gained less than $100." Family members said Gardner attended Otterstrom's funeral and pretended to be a childhood friend. Following a tip, police apprehended Gardner three weeks later at the home of his cousin. Gardner said that the shooting occurred because Otterstrom put up a fight, but investigators did not find any evidence to support this claim. Gardner was held in custody in lieu of $1.5 million bail.