Tennessee manhunt – A manhunt in northern Tennessee continued into its fifth day for a retired special forces soldier accused of shooting his wife.
A manhunt for a retired special forces soldier accused of shooting his wife has entered its fifth day in northern Tennessee, with authorities still searching difficult terrain after he fled into the woods.
Craig Berry. facing an attempted murder charge. was last reported as missing since the early morning hours of May 1. when deputies responded to a domestic dispute call.. The Stewart County Sheriff’s Office says Berry is believed to be in the woods and is described as having extensive training in survival tactics. including being an able swimmer and diver.
In this context, the focus on Berry’s background matters because it shapes how investigators plan for public safety and how they assess search risks. Authorities say he may be familiar with the area, which can complicate efforts to locate him quickly.
The sheriff’s office said Berry is armed and believed to be carrying extra ammunition.. Investigators also reported that he was spotted on a nearby trail camera days earlier and was wearing camouflage clothing.. While the department does not believe he has a phone. officials have not ruled out the possibility that he may have received outside help after the alleged shooting.
Meanwhile, authorities have emphasized interagency coordination.. The search is being conducted with support from federal and state resources, including the U.S.. Marshals Service, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol.. Sheriff Frankie Gray said finding Berry could be a lengthy process. and investigators plan a detailed search activity this week in an area on the eastern side of Kentucky Lake.
This kind of extended. multi-agency operation underscores how quickly investigations can expand when a suspect may be difficult to reach. especially when searches are driven by both evidence and geography.. Each additional day can narrow the window for where someone might be. but it also increases the urgency for public awareness.
Stewart County, where the search is centered, sits along the Kentucky border about 75 miles northeast of Nashville. Berry’s wife was hospitalized after the alleged shooting, though her condition Tuesday was not described in the information provided.
Authorities are asking for continued patience as they work through the search, which they characterized as methodical. At the same time, the case remains a reminder of how domestic violence incidents can escalate into rapidly unfolding, life-threatening events.