Veteran Accused of Shooting Wife Dies by Suicide

Tennessee authorities confirmed on May 6, 2026, that Craig Berry, a military special forces veteran, was found deceased following a six-day manhunt. Investigators indicated the cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The U.S. Marshals Service corroborated the discovery, stating Berry was no longer a public threat. Deputies had initially responded to a domestic altercation on May 1, 2026, during which Berry allegedly shot his wife before fleeing into the woods.

Authorities had previously described Berry as possessing extensive survival tactics training. A warrant was active against him for second-degree attempted murder. His wife was taken to a medical facility, and her condition was not publicly disclosed.