Manhunt on for retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife

U.S. Manhunt for retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife enters 5th day in Tennessee By Jordan Freiman Jordan Freiman News Editor Jordan Freiman is a news editor for CBSNews.com. He covers breaking news, trending stories, sports and crime. Jordan has previously worked at Spin and Death and Taxes. Read Full Bio Jordan Freiman May 5, 2026 / 7:02 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google An intense manhunt for a retired special forces soldier accused of shooting his wife entered its fifth day Tuesday, as authorities continue to scour a section of northern Tennessee.Authorities say Craig Berry, who is facing an attempted murder charge, fled into the woods. He is described by the Stewart County Sheriff's Office as having "extensive training in survival tactics.""He is an excellent swimmer and diver, and is in good physical shape," the sheriff's office said, and noted he is familiar with the area in which he disappeared. An image captured by a trail cam that is believed to show Craig Berry on May 1, 2026. 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. An undated photo of Craig Berry, who is wanted on attempted murder charges in the shooting of his wife.  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...