Pentagon confirms military firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter

Filed 2026-10-09 06:00 · 3 publisher pages · upstream origin unresolved

The Pentagon confirmed the execution of Nidal Hasan by a firing squad at Fort Hood, marking the first such execution since WWII. The event will be livestreamed, sparking debate over transparency in military justice.

Pentagon officials confirmed the execution, which is scheduled for December 3, will be public. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the importance of public awareness, stating the execution would be 'in public' and 'public' as a 'no-brainer' decision.

The execution comes amid controversy following a botched lethal injection in Tennessee. Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, was sentenced to death in 2013 for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. The White House did not comment on the livestreaming decision.

Legal experts suggest the Supreme Court has not addressed the issue of livestreaming executions, and it remains unclear if such a public display is permissible under current law.

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daily-maverick — US to livestream Army firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon says · 2026-10-09
dw — US to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution: Pentagon · 2026-10-08
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