Why only three bullets struck the Rizal when he shot?

Jose Rizal was executed by a firing squad on December 30, 1896, and historical accounts indicate that only three of the eight soldiers fired their rifles. This was a common practice in execution by firing squad to create uncertainty among the shooters about who had actually fired the fatal shots. Additionally, this method was intended to alleviate the psychological burden on the shooters, as they could believe that they might not have been the ones responsible for the execution. The three bullets that struck Rizal ultimately resulted in his death, marking a significant moment in Philippine history.