Trump Approves Firing Squad as Death Penalty Method for Fort Hood Shooter
President Donald Trump has approved the death penalty by firing squad for Nidal Hasan, the perpetrator of the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, where 13 people were killed and over 30 injured.
Waco Temple Bryan, TX, October 5, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has reportedly approved the death penalty by firing squad for Nidal Hasan, the individual convicted in the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. The incident resulted in the deaths of 13 people and left over 30 individuals injured.
Nidal Hasan, a former U.S. Army Major, was found responsible for the attack that occurred on November 5, 2009, at the military base in Texas. The shooting is considered one of the deadliest incidents on a U.S. military installation.
The approval designates the firing squad as the method for carrying out Hasan’s death sentence. Details regarding the timeline for the execution or specific legal proceedings beyond the approval of the method were not provided in the summary. The case has been a subject of extensive legal review since the events of 2009.
Information regarding previous appeals, the specific court that issued the death sentence, or any statements from the victim’s families or legal representatives was not included in the provided summary.
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