A tragic incident has resulted in a manhunt involving several government agencies following the death of a former Army Special Forces veteran, Craig Berry, who was accused of attempting to kill his wife. According to Deputy U.S. Marshal Christian A. Marrero, Berry is deceased, and authorities believe he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The accused allegedly shot his wife early on Friday morning during a domestic dispute at their home in Dover, Tennessee. After the incident, he fled the scene and was wanted on serious charges, including attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault.
Stewart County Sheriff Frankie Gray reported that Berry’s wife—whose name has not been disclosed—attempted to escape by car but was allegedly fired upon by Berry as she drove away. The sheriff noted that Berry pursued her until he crashed his vehicle.
Fortunately, Berry’s wife survived and was treated at a hospital before being released. The sheriff described her injuries at the time as “life-threatening,” which is concerning. Investigators have spoken with her multiple times for further information.
There seem to be indications of some financial troubles between the couple, but the sheriff refrained from elaborating on other potential issues in their relationship.
Following the shooting, a family member managed to reach Berry by phone but reported that he had likely destroyed his cell phone. The search for Berry was described as urgent, and the sheriff cautioned local residents to secure their homes as there were fears he might attempt to steal a vehicle to flee the area.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol, alongside the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, is actively involved in the search, utilizing helicopters and additional law enforcement resources. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to Berry’s capture. He has also been placed on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted list.
Berry, who served as an infantry and special forces surgeon in the Army from 1992 until 2016, was deployed to Iraq multiple times throughout his career. In efforts to locate him, authorities have been combing through heavily wooded areas where sighting reports came in.
Adding to the community’s concern, Berry has been labeled “armed and dangerous,” with deputies stating he is a strong swimmer and has survival training, which complicates the search. In a related note, Stewart County Schools mentioned that Berry’s wife is a staff member, and they are offering support during this distressing time.
