Politics · October 9, 2026
Fort Hood survivor questions livestreamed execution of shooter
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Alonzo Lunsford, a former US Army sergeant and survivor of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, has expressed support for the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan while questioning the Pentagon's plan to livestream it. Lunsford, who was shot seven times, intends to witness the execution in person to confront Hasan. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the execution—scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood—will be public to show the consequences of such crimes. The decision has faced bipartisan criticism from lawmakers and religious organizations, while legal experts suggest the livestreaming component may face court challenges.
Alonzo Lunsford, a former US Army sergeant and survivor of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, has expressed support for the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan while questioning the Pentagon's plan to livestream it. Lunsford, who was shot seven times, intends to witness the execution in person to confront Hasan. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the execution—scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood—will be public to show the consequences of such crimes. The decision has faced bipartisan criticism from lawmakers and religious organizations, while legal experts suggest the livestreaming component may face court challenges.