A Nashville Police Officer was shot today around 1:30p.m. CDT on Interstate 40 in Nashville. Sgt. Mark Chesnutt was shot 4 times after making a vehicle stop.

The suspect shot the officer while he was on his computer entering the suspects info. The suspect was captured a short time later and has been identified as a prison escapee from Mississippi.

Sgt. Chesnutt was taken to Vanderbilt Trauma Center where he underwent surgery and is in serious condition at this time. He was a 22 year veteran.

Please keep him and his family in your prayers.