Pentagon to execute convicted Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
The Pentagon announced that Nidal Hasan, who was convicted for the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting, will be executed by firing squad. This will be the first U.S. military execution in over 60 years and was approved by President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- Nidal Hasan committed a mass shooting at the Fort Hood military base in 2009.
- The attack killed 13 people and injured 32 others.
- Hasan was sentenced to death for his crimes.
- The Pentagon will carry out his execution by firing squad.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the execution.
- President Donald Trump approved the execution.
- Army rules say the execution must occur between 60 and 150 days after approval.
- This will be the first U.S. military execution in more than six decades.
