U.S. Army Schedules Execution for Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan
The U.S. Army has scheduled the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad for December 3.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, October 6, 2026 — The U.S. Army has set a date for the execution of Nidal Hasan, the perpetrator of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. The execution is scheduled to take place on December 3, according to official Army schedules.
Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, was convicted in the 2009 attack that killed 13 people and wounded more than 30 others at the Fort Hood military base in Texas. The incident occurred on November 5, 2009, when Hasan opened fire on soldiers and civilians at a Soldier Readiness Processing center. He was later apprehended by base police.
Following a court-martial, Hasan was found guilty of multiple counts of murder and attempted murder. The conviction led to a death sentence, which has been pending final approval and scheduling.
The method of execution has been specified as a firing squad. Information regarding the specific location or further details surrounding the execution proceedings was not provided in the available summary.
The Fort Hood attack remains one of the deadliest non-combat incidents involving a U.S. service member. The U.S. Army has confirmed the execution date, marking a significant development in the legal aftermath of the tragedy. Further details beyond the scheduled date and method were not immediately available.
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