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Manhunt for Veteran Accused of Shooting Wife in Tennessee

Published 5 May 2026

Authorities in Stewart County, Tennessee, are leading a multi-agency manhunt for Craig Berry, a retired Special Forces veteran accused of shooting his wife during an early morning domestic altercation before fleeing into dense woods near Dover.

The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Friday near River Trace Road and Old Paris Highway, on the northwestern edge of the state close to the Kentucky border and the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, according to the Stewart County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the residence but found Berry had already escaped into the surrounding heavily wooded terrain. A warrant charges him with second-degree attempted murder. His wife was transported to a medical facility, though officials have not disclosed her condition.

Berry, who retired from the military around 2016 after a lengthy career, possesses extensive survival training, making the search particularly challenging, the sheriff's office stated. Described as physically fit, an excellent swimmer and diver, and familiar with the local terrain, he was last captured on a trail camera Friday morning wearing camouflage clothing. Authorities believe he is armed with at...

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