First military firing squad since 1945: Fort Hood shooter's execution set for Dec. 3

The Pentagon has confirmed that convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad on December 3. This event marks the first U.S. military execution by firing squad since 1945 and the first military execution of any kind since 1961. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the execution be livestreamed to the public to demonstrate consequences for mass violence, a decision approved by President Trump. The plan has sparked significant debate, drawing criticism from human rights groups, international bodies, and U.S. politicians from both parties who argue public executions are associated with oppressive regimes, while others emphasize the severity of Hasan's 2009 attack that killed 13 people.

The Pentagon has confirmed that convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad on December 3. This event marks the first U.S. military execution by firing squad since 1945 and the first military execution of any kind since 1961. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the execution be livestreamed to the public to demonstrate consequences for mass violence, a decision approved by President Trump. The plan has sparked significant debate, drawing criticism from human rights groups, international bodies, and U.S. politicians from both parties who argue public executions are associated with oppressive regimes, while others emphasize the severity of Hasan's 2009 attack that killed 13 people.