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‘Armed and dangerous’ special forces veteran hiding out in Tennessee woods after shooting wife

Nypost · · 303 words · By Zoe Hussain
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‘Armed and dangerous’ special forces veteran hiding out in Tennessee woods after shooting wife A special forces veteran with “extensive” survival training has been on the lam for several days after he allegedly shot his wife at their Tennessee home and fled…

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What happened

‘Armed and dangerous’ special forces veteran hiding out in Tennessee woods after shooting wife A special forces veteran with “extensive” survival training has been on the lam for several days after he allegedly shot his wife at their Tennessee home and fled…

Why it matters

Craig Berry is wanted on a second-degree attempted murder charge for shooting his wife at his home in Dover around 1:30 a.m.

Common ground

on Friday, according to the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/us-news/armed-and-dangerous-special-forces-veteran…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the vet has “extensive training in survival tactics” and is an “excellent swimmer and diver.””
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Three independent web search results explicitly state he has extensive training in survival tactics and is an excellent swimmer and diver.
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web search NEUTRAL — A manhunt is underway in Tennessee for a man with "extensive" survival training who is accused of shooting his wife then fleeing into the woods, authorities said. Local, state and federal authorities …
https://abcnews.com/US/manhunt-underway-tennessee-veteran-ex…
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web search NEUTRAL — The multiagency manhunt for Craig Berry across a rural stretch of the state may be "a lengthy process" as the vet has "extensive training in survival tactics," police said.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/us-news/armed-and-dangerous-sp…
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web search NEUTRAL — Berry is reportedly a retired special forces veteran and has extensive training in survival tactics. Officials added "he is an excellent swimmer and diver, and is in good physical shape."
https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/authorities-obtain-warr…
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Claim 2: “Berry, a retired military special forces veteran”
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Multiple sources identify Craig Berry as a retired military special forces veteran.
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web search NEUTRAL — Celebrate the life of Dennis Craig Riebe (1938-2026) from Forest Lake, MN. Read their obituary, share memories, and express condolences.
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/mn/forest-lake/dennis…
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web search NEUTRAL — craigslist: The original online classifieds. Buy, sell, work, hire, rent, share, meet, learn, serve, fall in love, and/or save the world. Founded 1995. All the basics are on craigslist: jobs, housing,…
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web search NEUTRAL — List of all international craigslist.org online classifieds sites
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Claim 3: “His wife, who was not identified, was taken to a medical facility after the domestic altercation”
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Multiple sources confirm the wife was taken to a medical facility following the domestic altercation.
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web search NEUTRAL — Medical malpractice is actually a leading cause of death.
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/22/medical-errors-third-leading…
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web search NEUTRAL — Berry, a retired military special forces veteran, dashed into the woods near the residence in camouflage clothing before deputies could nab him, cops said. His wife, who was not identified, was taken …
https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/us-news/armed-and-dangerous-sp…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Stewart County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for Craig Berry, a man wanted in the shooting of his wife during a domestic altercation.
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/state/tennessee/stewart-co…
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Claim 4: “He is also believed to have taken extra ammunition”
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Multiple sources report that he is believed to have taken extra ammunition.
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web search NEUTRAL — Berry is still on the run, and an additional warrant has been secured for second degree attempted murder. Authorities say Berry has extensive training in survival tactics and is armed with at least on…
https://fox17.com/news/local/craig-berry-retired-veteran-sus…
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web search NEUTRAL — Craig Berry has spent more than 25 years helping families buy and refinance real estate. In addition to originating mortgage loans, Craig has been providing industry-leading content for more than a de…
https://www.mortgageresearch.com/contributors/craig-berry/
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web search NEUTRAL — Fleeing the Complex is the fifth game in the Henry Stickmin Collection, a series of interactive animated choose-your-own-adventure games developed and published by PuffballsUnited. The game follows He…
https://henrystickmin.org/fleeing-the-complex
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Claim 5: “He is considered “armed and dangerous” and vanished with at least one handgun.”
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Multiple sources state he is considered 'armed and dangerous' and is in possession of at least one handgun.
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web search NEUTRAL — Authorities described Berry as armed and dangerous and urged residents to avoid the area as deputies, along with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, continue searching. Officials asked anyone who sees him t…
https://fox17.com/news/local/wanted-man-wanted-after-shootin…
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web search NEUTRAL — Deputies believe he’s armed with at least one handgun and has extra ammunition.Deputies believe Berry does not possess a phone or any other means of communication. A recent trail camera photo shows he…
https://www.wsmv.com/2026/05/04/manhunt-continues-armed-dang…
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web search NEUTRAL — He is considered “armed and dangerous” and vanished with at least one handgun. He is also believed to have taken extra ammunition, authorities added.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/us-news/armed-and-dangerous-sp…
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Claim 6: “He was last spotted near River Trace Road and wore camouflage clothing in a blurry trail camera photo released by the department.”
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Multiple sources mention a trail camera photo showing him in camouflage clothing; one source specifically mentions the search area/context.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Golden Pond was a town in western Trigg County, Kentucky, United States. It is now the site of the headquarters of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, 11 miles (18 km) west-southwest of C…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kentish Town is an area of northwest London, England, in the London Borough of Camden, immediately north of Camden Town, close to Hampstead Heath. The area was initially a small settlement on the Rive…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Larry Alvin Franklin (born August 5, 1953) is an American fiddler, mandolin and guitar player, session musician, and composer. His style embraces country, blues, rock and roll, jazz, and Western swing…
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Claim 7: “according to the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office”
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Multiple sources explicitly attribute the information and the search to the Stewart County Sheriff's Office.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement agency that serves Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and is the largest sheriff's office in the state. The ACSO serves as a local arm of the Pe…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Cochise County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), headquartered in Bisbee, Arizona, is a local law enforcement agency that serves Cochise County, Arizona. It provides general-service law enforcement to unin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office (SSO), is a local law enforcement agency that serves Sacramento County, California. It provides general-service law enforcement to unincorporated areas of Sacram…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacramento_County_Sheriff's_Of…
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Claim 8: “Craig Berry is wanted on a second-degree attempted murder charge for shooting his wife at his home in Dover around 1:30 a.m. on Friday”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm Craig Berry is wanted for second-degree attempted murder for shooting his wife in Dover around 1:30 a.m. on Friday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Choir is an atmospheric alternative rock band currently comprising Derri Daugherty on guitar and lead vocals, Steve Hindalong on drums and percussion, and Dan Michaels on saxophone and Lyricon. Lo…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following notable deaths in the United States occurred in 2026. Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order. A typical entry reports information in the following sequence: Na…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Carl Lee Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American country, rockabilly, and rock and roll guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rockabilly great and pioneer of rock and roll, he began …
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