Manhunt Continues for Special Forces Veteran Accused of Shooting Wife
Tennessee authorities are searching for Craig Berry, a special forces veteran with extensive survival training, accused of shooting his wife.
First reported
By Peninsula Daily News on May 5, 2026 at 4:30 AM EDT
Last update
May 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM EDT
10 sources write about this
Coverage Spectrum
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Craig Berry is a special forces veteran accused of shooting his wife in Dover, Tennessee.
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Berry has extensive survival training, which officials say complicates the manhunt.
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Authorities have warned the public that Berry is considered armed and dangerous.
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The search is taking place in and around Dover, in rural Stewart County, Tennessee.
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Multiple law enforcement agencies are participating in the ongoing manhunt.
How outlets are covering it
3 hr ago
Officials in Tennessee continue search for veteran accused of shooting wife
“NBC News frames the story around the ongoing official search effort and Berry's veteran status.”
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Manhunt underway for a special forces veteran with extensive survival training accused of shooting his wife
“CNN emphasizes Berry's specialized military survival training as the central complicating factor in the manhunt.”
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Authorities search for special forces vet accused of shooting wife
“USA Today takes a straightforward news-brief approach, focusing on the search and the accusation.”
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Survival Expert Accused of Shooting Wife Is On the Run
“Newser highlights Berry's identity as a survival expert, framing the fugitive angle prominently.”
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Manhunt underway for special forces veteran accused of shooting his wife in Tennessee
“Mail Online leads with the manhunt and veteran identity, adding the qualifier 'allegedly' to the accusation.”
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Manhunt underway for special forces veteran with extensive survival training accused of shooting his wife
“WSIL summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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“Peninsula Daily News summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Manhunt underway for special forces veteran with extensive survival training accused of shooting his wife
“WAOW summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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5 hr ago
Manhunt for Special Forces veteran who allegedly shot his wife
“Mail Online summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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8 hr ago
Officials In Tennessee Continue Search For Veteran Accused Of Shooting Wife
“Beritaja summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Sources covering this story
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Manhunt underway for a special forces veteran with extensive survival training accused of shooting his wife
May 5, 10:46 AM
Manhunt underway for special forces veteran accused of shooting his wife in Tennessee
May 5, 12:25 PM
Manhunt underway for special forces veteran with extensive survival training accused of shooting his wife
May 5, 10:46 AM
Manhunt underway for special forces veteran with extensive survival training accused of shooting his wife
May 5, 10:46 AM
Your State Brief
Impact by State
State Impact Score: 0-100
Higher scores mean more direct state-level policy, economic, safety, or service impact.
Tennessee
TN
Impact: High
Why: Site of the shooting in Dover, Stewart County; ongoing manhunt involving state, local, and federal agencies; public safety alerts and resource deployment in rural northwestern TN terrain; national attention amplifies local impact.
Local angle: Stewart County seat Dover directly affected; challenges from Cumberland River and Land Between the Lakes terrain; armed and dangerous suspect with survival skills.
Sources: 5 local, 3 national · Federal impact: Medium
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