Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Hasan

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 01:24 · Archive

President Trump has approved a firing squad execution for Nidal Hasan, convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 people.

President Trump has approved the use of a firing squad to execute Nidal Hasan, who was convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. The Pentagon announced the decision on Monday, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth recommending the method of execution.

The shooting at Fort Hood left 13 people dead. Hasan was sentenced to death for the attack. According to the Daily Mail, Hasan claimed the shooting was carried out out of anger over being deployed and because he wanted to protect Islamic leaders from US troops.

The approval allows Hasan to face execution by Army firing squad nearly 17 years after the massacre.

How it is being reported

• Trump approves death by military firing squad for 'jihadist' who committed terror attack that left 13 dead at Fort HoodDaily Mail · 6 Oct, 01:18
• Trump clears way for Fort Hood terrorist to face Army firing squad nearly 17 years after massacreFox News · 6 Oct, 01:14
• Trump approves firing squad for Fort Hood killer Nidal Hasan’s execution after Pete Hegseth’s recommendationNew York Post · 6 Oct, 01:06

In this story: Nidal Hasan · Trump · Pete Hegseth · Fort Hood · Pentagon

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