Darian Berry Sr., 46, a convicted felon, has been arrested after allegedly shooting the mother of his child, bringing a dramatic 10-hour manhunt to an end, according to the Butts County Sheriff's Office.
Incident Details
The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, July 14, in the city of Flovilla, roughly 50 miles south of Atlanta. Deputies first responded to reports of a domestic incident involving Berry. According to his charges, Berry allegedly attempted to confine or restrict his victim. He was also accused of arson and stalking.
As deputies arrived, Berry allegedly fled on foot and was believed to be armed with a handgun, prompting a major search effort. The Georgia community was further placed on a BOLO (“be on the lookout”) alert as authorities worked to locate the suspect.
Arrest and Charges
Officials said the Georgia Department of Corrections K-9 Unit bloodhound played a key role in helping authorities locate Berry, who was taken into custody by Tuesday evening. The sheriff’s office stated, “He made the choice to run, but he could not outrun the determination of law enforcement or the incredible tracking ability of the bloodhounds that ultimately helped bring him into custody.”
Berry now faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, stalking, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, obstruction, two counts of arson, battery, family violence and false imprisonment.
