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EXCLUSIVE TO FOX: Authorities have intensified their search for Craig Berry, who is on the run after allegedly shooting his wife. Recently acquired footage reveals a bloodhound leading officers through secluded forests as Berry, considered armed and dangerous, vanished further into the challenging landscape.
Footage from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, obtained by Fox News Digital, captures the coordinated efforts of troopers, deputies, and the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office investigators. They are seen navigating thick woodlands with a K9 unit in pursuit of Berry, mere hours after the May 1 shooting incident.
Berry, who possesses Special Forces training, is alleged to have shot his wife during a domestic altercation before escaping into the nearby forest, triggering an extensive manhunt. Authorities have reported that the victim survived and is currently receiving medical care at a hospital.
Following the shooting, investigators issued a warrant for Berry’s arrest for second-degree attempted murder on May 4.
The newly released video highlights law enforcement’s deployment of a bloodhound to trace fugitive Craig Berry through the dense forests of Stewart County, Tennessee, shortly after he purportedly shot his wife and fled the scene.
Four days following Berry’s disappearance, the veteran continues to evade capture as local, state and federal agencies converge in rural Tennessee to locate him.
Authorities say Berry is armed with at least one handgun, may be carrying additional ammunition and should be considered highly dangerous.
“He is very familiar with the area,” Sheriff Frankie Gray said.
The Stewart County Sheriff’s Office says Craig Berry was captured by a trail camera wearing camouflage clothing. (Stewart County Sheriff’s Office)
A person believed to be Berry was captured by a trail camera wearing camouflage clothing, the sheriff’s office said when releasing the photo.
“We’re actively looking, but have NO idea if he is still in the area, so we’re asking you to please check your trail cameras, cause we’re not ruling anything out,” the sheriff’s office wrote. “We are asking if you see anything please report any sightings call 911, and remain on ALERT and lock all your doors.”
Craig Berry, the sheriff’s office said, is a retired special forces veteran and has extensive training in survival tactics. Officials added “he is an excellent swimmer and diver, and is in good physical shape.” (Stewart County Sheriff’s Office)
Who is Craig Berry?
The Stewart County Sheriff’s Office described Berry as a retired Special Forces veteran wearing camouflage clothing and said he should be considered “armed and dangerous.”
Deputies added that Berry is an “excellent swimmer and diver” and is believed to be in “good physical shape,” stating he has “extensive training” in survival tactics.
Stewart County Schools said in a statement on Facebook that Berry’s wife, whose condition is unknown, is a schoolteacher.
“We are aware of a serious incident involving one of our staff members. We understand this news may be upsetting to students, staff, and families. Please know that this incident did not occur on school grounds, and there is no ongoing threat to our schools,” the school district said. “Our thoughts are with our staff member and her loved ones during this time. We will continue to respect her privacy.”
Craig Berry is seen in an undated photo released by the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office. (Stewart County Sheriff’s Office)
The man accused of trying to murder his wife is not believed to have a phone or any other form of communication on him after he fled the area on Friday morning.
The search zone has steadily expanded from the initial scene near Old Paris Highway to include Gray’s Landing and corridors along highways 232 and 79.
Dover, which has a population of about 2,000, is about two hours outside Nashville.
Craig Berry was last seen near River Trace Road, and authorities are conducting a “very detailed search” of the area from River Trace Road to Highway 79 to parts of Highway 232 this week, the sheriff’s office said Monday. (Stewart County Sheriff’s Office)
Sheriff Gray said it could be a “lengthy process” in tracking down Berry, urging residents in the area to “lock all your doors.”
In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said that it is continuing to assist the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Marshals Service with helicopters and troopers, as needed, in the hunt for Berry.
People are asked to contact the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office at 931-232-6863, if they see him or know his whereabouts.
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