Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood attacker Nidal Hasan

Al Jazeera English reports: Pentagon confirms execution order for Nidal Hasan, convicted of killing 13 in Fort Hood shooting in 2009.

The story is also being covered by The Hindu and CNBC. The Hindu reports that the Army psychiatrist walked into a medical building where soldiers were getting medical checkups, shouted “Allahu akbar” — Arabic for “God is great!” — and opened fire with a laser-sighted handgun. CNBC adds: Nidal Hassan was sentenced to death after a court-martial that convicted him of killing 13 and wounding 32 others at an Army base in Texas.

This sports story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Fort Hood, Nidal Hasan and Former Army Maj.

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Key details

Location

United States · Americas

Reported by

Al Jazeera English, The Hindu and CNBC

First reported

6 Oct 2026, 07:53 IST

Key names

Fort Hood, Nidal Hasan, Former Army Maj, Army

Section

Sports

Sources

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• Al Jazeera EnglishTrump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood attacker Nidal Hasan 6 Oct, 12:53
• CNBCPentagon says Trump approves Army firing squad execution of Fort Hood killer Nidal Hasan 6 Oct, 07:53
• The HinduTrump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan 6 Oct, 12:31

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