President Approves Firing Squad Execution for Fort Hood Shooter

Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 5, 2026 —

President Donald Trump has approved the execution of Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the perpetrator of the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas. The approved method of execution is firing squad.

Maj. Hasan was responsible for the deadly attack that occurred in 2009 at the Fort Hood military base in Texas. The incident resulted in a significant number of casualties. Details regarding the specific timeline following the approval, such as the date set for the execution or the precise procedures to be followed by the firing squad, were not provided. The contractor responsible for carrying out the execution was also not specified.

The shooting rampage at Fort Hood in 2009 remains a significant event in recent military history. Information regarding any legal proceedings, court martial outcomes, or specific charges related to the rampage beyond the execution approval, was not detailed in the provided summary. The contractor’s role, potential permits, or inspection outcomes related to the execution method were also not made public.

Story summarized from the original created by JONATHAN J. COOPER, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.

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