Detroit, MI, October 6, 2026 —

President Donald Trump has approved the execution of Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the perpetrator of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage, in Texas. The approved method of execution is by firing squad.

The decision marks a significant development in the case stemming from the November 5, 2009, attack at the Fort Hood military base. Maj. Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, killed 13 people and wounded more than two dozen others in the incident. He was later convicted of murder and attempted murder.

The specific date for the execution has not been publicly disclosed. Information regarding the appeals process status or the legal timeline leading to this approval was not provided in the summary. The exact details surrounding the final decision-making process by President Trump were also not specified.

Details concerning the contractors involved in carrying out the execution, or any specific protocols related to the firing squad method, were not made available. The summary did not include any statements from Maj. Hasan’s legal representation or family members regarding this approval.

The Fort Hood shooting remains one of the deadliest non-combat incidents involving U.S. military personnel. The rampage at the Texas base had a profound impact on military communities and security protocols.

Further information regarding the next steps in the execution process, including any potential legal challenges or official announcements, has not been detailed. The contractor responsible for providing lethal injection drugs, if that were the method, or any necessary materials for a firing squad, was not specified.



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