From Rolling Stone · Charisma Madarang · · 50s
Pentagon Livestreams Firing Squad Execution
Pentagon livestreams Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution at Fort Hood.
In brief
Pentagon livestreams Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution at Fort Hood. The Pentagon will livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad at Fort Hood on December 3, 2026, marking the first military execution in over six decades. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Pentagon Announces Livestream Execution
The Pentagon will livestream the first military execution in more than six decades.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Confirms Details
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad will take place at Fort Hood on December 3.
Execution Details and Context
Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 others in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood.
Military Execution History
The U.S. military has not carried out a death penalty execution since 1961.
In short
The Pentagon will livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad at Fort Hood on December 3, 2026, marking the first military execution in over six decades.
