First Military Firing Squad Execution to Be Livestreamed in Texas

Pentagon confirms livestream of Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution at Fort Hood on Dec. 3, marking a historic moment in military justice.

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October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — The U.S. military will broadcast the execution of a former Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people during a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, via livestream, according to Pentagon officials.

The planned execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army major responsible for the 2009 mass shooting, is set for December 3 at Fort Hood, the same location where the attack occurred. This will be the first time a military firing squad execution has been made available to the public through live streaming.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the decision, stating that the execution will be conducted publicly. The event is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. local time at the military base, as announced by the U.S. Army secretary on Tuesday.

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