U.S. Army Sets Execution Date for 2009 Fort Hood Shooter
The U.S. Army has set a date for Nidal Hasan, the perpetrator of the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting that killed 13 and wounded 32, to face execution by firing squad.
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 7, 2026 — The U.S. Army has scheduled an execution date for Nidal Hasan, who was convicted in the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. Hasan is set to be executed by firing squad.
The date for the execution has been set, although specific details regarding the exact date were not provided in the available information. Hasan was found responsible for the 2009 incident that resulted in the deaths of 13 individuals and left 32 others wounded.
The Fort Hood attack occurred on November 5, 2009. Hasan, a former Army major and psychiatrist, opened fire on soldiers and civilians at a pre-deployment processing center. The incident led to a significant review of security protocols and mental health support within the military.
Hasan was convicted by a military court in 2013. The court-martial also imposed the death penalty on him. The legal proceedings following his conviction have been lengthy, involving appeals and reviews typical of capital punishment cases within the military justice system.
The method of execution designated is firing squad. Information regarding the specific timeline or procedural steps leading up to the execution was not detailed.
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