Pentagon to Livestream Execution of Fort Hood Attacker
The Pentagon has announced that the execution of the Fort Hood attacker by firing squad will be livestreamed, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirming arrangements will be made for people to watch.
Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Battle Creek, MI, October 8, 2026 — The Pentagon has announced plans to livestream the execution of the individual responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. The execution is set to be carried out by firing squad.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that arrangements are being made to allow individuals to witness the event. Details regarding the specific method of livestreaming and who will be granted access were not immediately available.
The attacker, identified as U.S. Army Major Nidal Hasan, was convicted in the 2009 shooting incident at Fort Hood, then known as Fort Hood, Texas. The attack resulted in the deaths of 13 people and injured more than two dozen others. Hasan was sentenced to death in 2013.
The decision to livestream the execution marks a significant development in the handling of high-profile military justice cases. Information regarding the date and time of the execution was not provided in the announcement.
Further details on the logistical arrangements for the livestream and the specific protocols for public viewing are expected to be released by the Department of Defense.
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