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Pentagon says Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad

Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sara Sanchez, as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) · October 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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A former Army major has been sentenced to a severe punishment. Nidal Hasan was convicted of multiple murder and attempted murder counts. His crimes were committed in a mass shooting.

The method of execution has been approved by a high-ranking official. A recommendation was made by the Defense Secretary, and it was accepted.

Further details about the execution are not yet available, but it is known that the time and place will be set by the Secretary of the Army.

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Category: News · Published: October 5, 2026 · Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Pentagon says Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad

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