NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — News 2 has learned more about a man shot multiple times at the end of his shift at the Nashville Rescue Mission.

Cedrick Wilson is recovering in a hospital after police said 29-year-old Tadarius Milan Hunt shot him multiple times just after 2:30 p.m. Sunday. CEO and President of the Nashville Rescue Mission, Glenn Cranfield, described Wilson as a wonderful employee.

"Cedrick is a wonderful, wonderful employee and he has a job here and we're just looking forward to the day when he returns," Cranfield said.

According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, Wilson reportedly told Hunt he had to leave or Wilson would call law enforcement. Even after Hunt left, he was spotted hiding in the bushes outside.

"I've not ever seen him, and I believe his first day with us was April the 28th, and I've never seen him here," Cranfield said. "There are so many people here that come and go — I don't have any recollection of him."

At the end of Wilson's shift, the suspect reportedly came out of the main door and shot Wilson multiple times in the chest and legs. Hunt was wanted for attempted murder.

On Monday, Hunt died after exchanging gunfire with MNPD officers near The Gulch. Officers tried to render aid and Hunt was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries, but he was later pronounced dead. Cranfield said that he feels for Hunt's family as well

"He is somebody's son, so we are praying for the family to be comforted during this time," Cranfield said.

Cranfield added that he visited Wilson in the hospital and he was in good spirits.

"I went to encourage him [and] to bless him, and he was encouraging me — smiling, laughing," Cranfield said. "It was so good to see his spirits renewed and rejuvenated and doing so well."

Even though Wilson is still on the mend, Cranfield said he was eager to get back to work.

"He just went on and on, 'Glenn, please convey to the staff — my friends, my colleagues — that I'm so grateful for their prayers,'" Cranfield said.

Cranfield said that Wilson has been a valued employee at the mission for three years.

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