Pentagon to Livestream Execution of Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Malik Hasan

Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 8, 2026 — The Department of Defense, commonly known as the Pentagon, has announced that the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the individual responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, will be livestreamed. The execution is scheduled to take place at Fort Hood.

Nidal Malik Hasan was convicted for his role in the 2009 attack at Fort Hood, Texas, which resulted in the deaths of 13 people and injured more than 30 others. The attack is considered one of the deadliest non-terrorist mass shootings at a U.S. military installation.

The decision to livestream the execution marks a significant procedural step in military justice proceedings. Further details regarding the specific method of livestreaming and public access were not immediately available. The Pentagon has not provided information on the exact date or time of the execution.

Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, was sentenced to death following his conviction. The legal proceedings and appeals process have been extensive since the initial attack.

This announcement comes as the military justice system continues to process high-profile cases. The Pentagon’s statement indicates a move towards greater transparency in certain aspects of military executions, though the specifics of the livestreaming mechanism are yet to be detailed. The location for the execution is confirmed as Fort Hood, the site of the original tragedy.

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

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