US Army Sets Firing-Squad Execution Date for Fort Hood Shooter
The Army set a firing-squad execution date for Major Nidal Malik Hasan. It is set for December 3 at Fort Hood in Texas.
He was an Army psychiatrist convicted over the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. The attack killed 13 people and wounded 32.
The execution is not certain. Hasan may seek federal court review that could delay it.
President Trump approved Hasan's sentence on October 2. Army rules require a date 60 to 150 days after approval.
The Army says Hasan's appeals are complete. The US Supreme Court declined review in March 2025.
Concerns have been raised about whether the Army followed its own rules. A former lawyer for Hasan questioned whether he was notified with counsel.
That is an allegation and not an established finding. It would be the first US military execution in over 65 years. It would also be the first military firing-squad execution since 1945.
Key Terms 3
- firing squad A group of soldiers who shoot to carry out a death sentence.
- psychiatrist A doctor who treats mental health problems.
- counsel A lawyer who gives legal help.