# Pentagon Livestreams Fort Hood Shooter Execution

> Pentagon to livestream military execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.
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- Summary: Pentagon to livestream military execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. The Pentagon will livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik…
- Keywords: pentagon, nidal malik hasan, fort hood, execution, firing squad, december 3, defense secretary pete hegseth, military death penalty, death penalty, trump administration, lethal injection, christa pike
- Source: The Texas Tribune — https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17492434/fort-hood-texas-shooter-execution-firing-squad
- Author: Associated Press
- Published: 2026-10-08T22:08:36+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: pentagon, nidal malik hasan, fort hood, execution, firing squad, december 3, defense secretary pete hegseth, military death penalty, death penalty, trump administration, lethal injection, christa pike
## Pentagon announces execution livestream
The Pentagon confirmed Thursday that the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed, a stunning revelation about plans for the first military execution in more than 65 years.

> We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public.
## Execution date and background
Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 others at Fort Hood in 2009, with the execution scheduled for December 3.
## Defense Secretary Hegseth's stance
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described the execution as public, saying, 'We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public.'

> We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public.
## Legal concerns about livestreaming
Experts warn that Hasan could file a habeas petition to delay the execution, potentially outlasting the current administration.
## Death penalty expert's view
Death penalty expert Deborah Denno said livestreaming could make the process 'much more transparent' and inform the public about capital punishment.

> It could be a good idea because it would be transparent and the public would be fully aware that it’s happening.
## Military execution history
The Pentagon stated that the military hasn’t executed a service member by firing squad since World War II, with the last execution on April 13, 1961.
## Firing squad as alternative
Experts suggest firing squads are a quicker, cleaner alternative to lethal injections, especially when states face drug shortages for lethal injections.
## Legal and policy questions
Elisabeth Semel raised concerns about the dignity of the defendant, who will be eligible to view the execution, and the Trump administration’s motives for the spectacle.
## Hasan's background
Hasan, an Army psychiatrist who held the rank of major, opened fire at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009, killing 13 people and injuring 32 others.
## Legal representation concerns
Attorney John Galligan said Hasan has not been provided legal counsel after Trump signed off on his execution, breaching Army regulations.
## Public execution context
Amnesty International reported at least 17 public executions in 2025, including 11 in Iran and 6 in Afghanistan.
## Key takeaway

The Pentagon will livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad on December 3, 2023, after his 2009 shooting spree.