Authorities in Stewart County, Tennessee, are searching for Craig Berry, a retired Special Forces veteran wanted on a warrant charging second‑degree attempted murder after his wife was allegedly shot. Berry was last seen on May 1 near River Trace Road and is described as physically fit with extensive survival training. Officials say he is believed to be armed, may have extra ammunition, and is possibly without a phone; K‑9 units and a trail camera helped establish his last known location. The U.S. Marshals Service, Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are assisting the search.
Manhunt Underway in Tennessee for Armed Ex‑Special Forces Veteran Accused of Shooting Wife
Craig BerryCredit: Stewart County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement in Stewart County, Tennessee, is conducting an active manhunt for Craig Berry, a retired Special Forces veteran accused of shooting his wife. Berry was last seen near River Trace Road at about 1:30 a.m. on May 1, according to ABC News and a Stewart County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) press release.
The SCSO said investigators have obtained a warrant charging Berry with second‑degree attempted murder. The office described Berry as having "extensive training in survival tactics," and said he is "an excellent swimmer and diver" who is in good physical shape. Authorities believe he is armed with at least one handgun and may have taken extra ammunition.
Craig BerryCredit: Stewart County Sheriff's Office
"He is an excellent swimmer and diver, and is in good physical shape," the SCSO said. "He is armed with at least one handgun and is believed to have taken extra ammunition."
The sheriff’s office reported that a K‑9 unit helped pinpoint his last known location on River Trace Road and that a trail camera image shows him wearing camouflage. Investigators believe Berry currently does not possess a phone or other reliable means of communication and said they are "not ruling out" the possibility he received outside assistance after the incident.
Authorities said Berry is likely no longer in the immediate area. The U.S. Marshals Service has joined the search, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are also assisting. The SCSO said it will conduct a detailed sweep of the area from River Trace Road to Highway 79 and parts of Highway 232 with multiple law enforcement agencies.
Craig BerryCredit: Stewart County Sheriff's Office
Local outlet WZTV reported that Berry’s wife is believed to be a local teacher; her identity has not been released. PEOPLE and ABC News have reported on the investigation; the SCSO has been contacted for further updates.
The sheriff’s office urged anyone with information or who observes suspicious activity to contact local authorities immediately. Do not approach the suspect if seen; instead call 911 and report the location and any identifying details to allow trained officers to respond safely.
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