SouthernWorldwide.com – A six-day manhunt for Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier accused of shooting his wife in Tennessee, has concluded with authorities confirming his death from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The Stewart County Sheriff’s Office announced the discovery of Berry’s body on social media. The SWAT team, in conjunction with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents, located the fugitive. Initial evidence suggests Berry died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The U.S. Marshals Service corroborated the information, stating that Berry was deceased and posed no further danger to the public. Details regarding the exact location where Berry was found and an estimated time of death have not yet been released.
Berry, aged 53, was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of May 1. The incident reportedly stemmed from a domestic dispute. Following the alleged shooting, Berry fled into a wooded area, initiating a widespread search operation.
The victim, identified as Berry’s wife, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Her current medical condition remains undisclosed as of Wednesday.
Stewart County is situated along the Kentucky border, approximately 75 miles northeast of Nashville. The area became the focal point of extensive law enforcement efforts during the manhunt.
