A division chief with the Jackson Fire Department was struck by a bullet while sleeping in his bed Sunday night.

Police said in a news release that a shot was fired from a gun outside a home on Barbara Ann Drive Sunday, striking a man inside. Jackson Fire Chief Willie Owens identified the victim as division fire chief Craig Odems.

Odems was in bed with his wife when a bullet came through their daughter's window, then through the bedroom wall before striking Odems, Chief Owens said Monday. Odems underwent surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center Monday morning. He is in the Intensive Care Unit and is in good spirits, Owens said.

"He is a blessed guy," Owens said. No vital organs were hit, Owens said he was told by other firefighters who visited Odems in the hospital.

Firefighters who responded to the scene believe the weapon used was an assault rifle. That has not been confirmed by JPD, Owens added.

JFD asked for prayers for Odems on its Facebook page Monday afternoon.

An individual was observed walking in the area prior to the shooting. Police, however, have not identified a suspect, and it isn't known if Odems was the intended target.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).