Nidal Hasan, a former U.S. Army major, is currently at the center of a significant legal and military development as he faces the prospect of the first military execution in decades. Hasan was convicted for his role in the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, an attack that resulted in the deaths of 13 individuals and left 32 others wounded.
Following his 2013 conviction by a military jury, Hasan was sentenced to death for targeting fellow service members at the military installation. More than a decade later, his scheduled execution is drawing renewed attention as officials finalize the logistics of the procedure.
What Did Nidal Hasan Do?
On Nov. 5, 2009, Nidal Hasan opened fire at Fort Hood, a major U.S. Army installation in Texas. At the time of the attack, Hasan was serving as an Army psychiatrist. The tragedy claimed the lives of 13 people and caused injuries to 32 others. Following the shooting, Hasan was apprehended, tried by a military court, and subsequently sentenced to death.
When Is Nidal Hasan’s Execution?
According to the Pentagon, Hasan’s execution is currently scheduled for Dec. 3. The procedure is expected to be carried out by a firing squad. If this sentence is executed, it will mark the first U.S. military execution since 1961 and the first instance of a military execution by firing squad since 1945.
President Donald Trump recently addressed the matter, noting that he has not yet reached a final decision regarding whether the execution will be livestreamed. During a press briefing at the White House, Trump remarked, “He was vicious, he was violent,” suggesting that a public broadcast might serve as a deterrent against similar acts of violence. Fox News Digital has previously reported that President Trump approved the use of an Army firing squad following a recommendation from War Secretary Pete Hegseth.