The U.S. Army has set an execution date for Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted in the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. According to a military memo obtained by NewsNation, the execution is scheduled to take place on December 3 at 1:00 p.m. CDT at the military installation, now known as Fort Cavazos.

Hasan was found guilty in 2013 of 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder following the attack, which remains the deadliest mass shooting on a U.S. military base. He was sentenced to death by a military jury. The legal process following his conviction has been lengthy, involving multiple appeals and reviews standard in capital cases within the military justice system.

While the memo indicates a specific date and time, military executions are rare and often subject to further legal challenges or administrative delays. The Department of Defense has not yet issued a formal public statement confirming the finality of the execution date, and legal experts note that the path to carrying out a death sentence in the military is complex, requiring presidential approval and navigating various appellate hurdles. The case has long been a point of focus regarding military security and the handling of internal threats within the armed forces.