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US to livestream Army execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon official says
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE24
Source published: 09/10/2026, 10:46:59 UTC
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A Pentagon official confirmed the US will livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. This marks the first US military execution by firing squad since 1945, scheduled for December 3. The event represents an unprecedented move by the military.
Key points
- Nidal Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, was convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in a 2009 shooting spree.
- The execution is scheduled for December 3 and will be livestreamed by the US military.
Context and limitations
Coverage is limited to the official Pentagon statement confirming the livestream execution and Hasan's death; specific details about the execution method, the broadcast platform, or the military's internal decision-making process are not provided.
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