Trump approves firing squad execution for 2009 Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
President Donald Trump has approved the execution of Nidal Hasan by a firing squad, following his conviction for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the decision, stating it was made directly by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The attack resulted in 13 deaths and 32 injuries. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell noted that the execution's timing and location will be determined by Secretary of the Army.
The firing squad execution is authorized in five U.S. states: Idaho, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah.
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