US plans livestream of execution by firing squad

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Verge

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The United States' execution of the Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, anonymous officials from the Defense Department told the BBC and Associated Press.

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  • Reported by The Verge and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:32:04 UTC.

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