Veteran shot 7 times in Fort Hood massacre has a warning for Americans planning to watch execution: news

Fort Hood Survivor Alonzo Lunsford Warns Americans Against Watching Nidal Hasan’s Execution Livestream

Former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alonzo Lunsford, who miraculously survived after being shot seven times during the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting, is speaking out with a stark warning for the public following the Pentagon’s announcement that gunman Nidal Hasan’s upcoming execution by firing squad will be broadcast live.

A Warning Against “Entertainment”

While Lunsford fully supports the military’s decision to carry out the death sentence, he firmly condemned plans to broadcast the violent event to the general public. Lunsford cautioned that a military execution should never be turned into a public spectacle, warning viewers that watching a person be put to death is not something that should ever be viewed for entertainment purposes. He raised deep concerns over the societal and psychological impact of broadcasting an uncensored, lethal firing squad to everyday viewers and young audiences.

Seeking Personal Closure, Not a Public Spectacle

Hasan killed 13 peopleincluding a pregnant soldierand injured more than 30 others during the rampage at the Texas military installation’s Soldier Readiness Processing Center. Lunsford, who endured six surgeries, lost vision in his left eye, and suffered lifelong internal injuries, noted that the survivors and victims’ families have earned the right to witness the end of that horrific chapter.

Lunsford confirmed he intends to look Hasan in the eyes from the witness room on December 3, 2026, to show the shooter that he survived and won. However, he emphasized that justice belongs to the victims and their familiesnot an online audience tuning in for morbid curiosity.

Key Details of the Historic Military Execution

• The Convict: Former Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Hasan, sentenced to death by a military court in 2013.

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• Execution Date and Method: Scheduled for December 3, 2026, by military firing squad at Fort Hood.

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• Livestream Controversy: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed plans for the execution to be made public via digital livestream, marking an unprecedented move that has sparked widespread ethical and legal debate nationwide.

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