Rockford, IL, October 8, 2026 — The Pentagon has announced that the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the perpetrator of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, is scheduled to be livestreamed. The announcement specifies that the execution will be carried out by firing squad at Fort Hood.

Nidal Malik Hasan was convicted for the 2009 attack at Fort Hood, Texas, which resulted in the deaths of 13 people and injured more than 30 others. Following his conviction, he was sentenced to death. The decision to livestream the execution marks a significant step in the military justice system’s handling of high-profile cases.

The Pentagon’s decision to make the execution available via livestream aims to provide transparency regarding the proceedings. Further details regarding the exact date and time of the execution, as well as the specific method of livestream access, were not immediately available.

The livestreaming of executions is not common practice, and this announcement is expected to draw considerable attention. The execution is set to take place at the same military installation where the tragic events of 2009 occurred.

Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, carried out the attack on November 5, 2009. The incident led to extensive reviews of military procedures and security protocols. His court-martial concluded with a guilty verdict and the death sentence.

The livestreaming mechanism is intended to offer a controlled view of the proceedings. Details about who will have access to the livestream and under what conditions are expected to be released by the Department of Defense as the execution date approaches.


Story summarized from the original created by KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated Press on www.mystateline.com, see more information here.

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