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Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP via Scripps News Group , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· October 6, 2026
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Key points The case involves a shooting that occurred in 2009, resulting in numerous casualties. The US military has not implemented the death penalty in several decades.
A presidential approval has been given for a specific method of execution. The case involves a shooting that occurred in 2009, resulting in numerous casualties. Thirteen people lost their lives and many more were injured in the incident.
The individual responsible is a former Army psychiatrist who carried out the attack. His actions were intended to prevent soldiers from being deployed to a certain region.
Further details about the upcoming execution, including its timing and location, will be determined by the Army secretary. The US military has not implemented the death penalty in several decades.
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Published: October 6, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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