Manhunt for retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife enters 5th day in Tennessee

Updated on: May 5, 2026 / 8:12 PM EDT / CBS News

Manhunt for retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife enters 5th day in Tennessee

TL;DR

  • Authorities are in the fifth day of a manhunt for Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier.
  • Berry is accused of shooting his wife during a domestic dispute on May 1st.
  • He has disappeared into the woods of northern Tennessee and is described as having extensive survival training.
  • Berry is believed to be armed and was last seen wearing camouflage clothing.
  • Multiple law enforcement agencies are involved in the search, with plans for a detailed search of an area near Kentucky Lake.
  • Stewart County Sheriff Frankie Gray anticipates the search could be a lengthy process.
  • Berry's wife was hospitalized, and her condition on Tuesday was unclear.