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The search for a former special forces operative accused of shooting his wife has now stretched into its fifth day, as law enforcement officers intensify their efforts across the northern region of Tennessee.
Craig Berry, charged with attempted murder, reportedly vanished into the wilderness. The Stewart County Sheriff’s Office characterizes him as having “remarkable expertise in survival techniques.”
According to the sheriff’s office, Berry is not only a proficient swimmer and diver but also maintains excellent physical condition, with a thorough understanding of the local terrain.
Authorities report that Berry is armed and possibly carrying additional ammunition. He was last seen wearing camouflage attire, captured by a trail camera in recent days, as per the sheriff’s office.
While officials suspect Berry is without a phone, they are not dismissing the chance that he might have received assistance following the alleged incident.
Stewart County Sheriff’s Office
The sheriff’s office said Berry is armed and believed to be carrying extra ammunition. He was wearing camouflage clothing when he was spotted on a nearby trail camera several days ago, the sheriff’s office said.
The sheriff’s office said it doesn’t believe Berry has a phone, but investigators also haven’t ruled out the possibility that he has received outside help after the alleged shooting.
Stewart County Sheriff’s Office 
The sheriff’s office said it is working with the U.S. Marshals Service, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and plans to conduct a “very detailed search” of an area on the eastern side of Kentucky Lake this week.
Stewart County Sheriff Frankie Gray said finding Berry could be a “lengthy process.”
Berry has been on the run since the early morning hours of May 1, when deputies responded to a report that Berry’s wife had been shot during a domestic dispute. She was hospitalized at the time, and her condition Tuesday was unclear.
Stewart County is located along the border with Kentucky, some 75 miles northeast of Nashville.