A US special forces veteran who allegedly shot his wife and fled into the woods has been missing for days, sparking a massive manhunt in Tennessee. Craig Berry is accused of shooting his wife in the neck and attempting to strangle her following an argument in Dover on Friday.
According to police, Berry’s wife called 911 after the attack, reporting that her husband had tried to hit and strangle her. When she fled to her car, Berry shot her before chasing her down the road, crashing his vehicle, and escaping into nearby woodland. He has not been seen since, except for a blurry image captured on a trail camera a few days ago.
Stewart County Sheriff Frankie Gray described Berry as a ‘survivalist’ with extensive training in living off-grid. He is believed to have returned home to collect camouflage clothing and ammunition before disappearing. Phone records indicate he contacted his parents after the incident, but they are cooperating with authorities.
Officers fear Berry may be attempting to evade capture by going deep into the wilderness. ‘His training taught him to get as far away as he can from populated areas. He may be trying to get out of the area,’ Sheriff Gray said. ‘This guy’s just not going to pop out on the side of the road. He’s probably in it for the long haul.’
Berry, a former first-class sergeant, served four tours in Iraq and has extensive survival skills. The manhunt involves US Marshals, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
