Nidal Malik Hasan, the former US Army major convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, is set to be executed by firing squad, marking the first such execution in the US military since World War II. This decision comes after President Donald Trump approved the execution, which would be the first military execution in over 60 years.

Hasan was found guilty of killing 13 people and injuring over 30 others during a shooting spree at the Fort Hood military base in Texas. The incident occurred in a crowded medical building where soldiers were awaiting medical checks and vaccinations prior to deployment. During his trial in 2013, Hasan admitted to being the shooter, claiming he acted to protect Muslims and the Taliban in Afghanistan. He expressed remorse for any mistakes made during the attack.

Currently, Hasan is one of four inmates on the US military's death row. The execution, however, is contingent upon the completion of appellate reviews and a final legal judgment before it can proceed. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated on social media that "judgment day for Hasan has finally come," indicating the military's intent to move forward with the execution.

The decision to execute Hasan by firing squad has sparked discussions about the methods of execution used by the military and the implications of such a historic move. As the legal processes unfold, many are watching closely to see how this case will impact future military executions and the broader conversation surrounding capital punishment in the United States.