President Approves Firing Squad Execution for Army Major Convicted in Fort Hood Shooting
President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Army Major Nidal Hasan, responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 5, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has reportedly approved the execution of Army Major Nidal Hasan. The method of execution specified is by firing squad.
Major Hasan was responsible for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas. The details of the approval, including the date it was issued and the specific timeline for the execution, were not immediately available. The number of casualties from the 2009 incident was not provided in the summary.
Further information regarding the legal proceedings that led to this approval or any potential appeals is also not specified. The summary did not include any statements from President Trump, Major Hasan, his legal representatives, or any individuals affected by the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.
Story summarized from the original created by JONATHAN J. COOPER, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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