Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says
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Summary
The Pentagon announced that the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, will be livestreamed on December 3. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the execution will be public, and President Donald Trump has approved it.Key Facts
- Nidal Malik Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 at Fort Hood in 2009.
- Hasan is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3 at Fort Hood.
- The Pentagon confirmed the execution will be livestreamed for the public.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the execution will be public and made the announcement during a media interview.
- President Donald Trump approved Hasan’s execution.
- Hasan was an Army psychiatrist who carried out the attack with a laser-sighted handgun.
- He planned the attack in advance and practiced rapid reloading to continue shooting.
- Hasan may still file legal challenges that could delay the execution.
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