Manhunt for retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife enters 5th day in Tennessee
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Key Points:
- A manhunt for Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier accused of shooting his wife, has entered its fifth day in northern Tennessee, with authorities searching a wooded area near Kentucky Lake.
- Berry, facing attempted murder charges, is described as highly skilled in survival tactics, an excellent swimmer and diver, and familiar with the local terrain, making the search challenging.
- He is believed to be armed, wearing camouflage, and possibly carrying extra ammunition; authorities do not think he has a phone but have not ruled out outside assistance.
- Multiple agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service and Tennessee state law enforcement, are involved in the detailed search, which Sheriff Frankie Gray warns could take a lengthy period.
- The incident began on May 1 after deputies responded to a domestic dispute where Berry's wife was shot and hospitalized; her current condition remains unknown.
