Bloodhound K-9 Ends Georgia Manhunt for Accused Shooter

A 10-hour search in Georgia ended Tuesday when a bloodhound helped deputies locate a man described by authorities as “dangerous,” after he allegedly shot the mother of his child and fled the scene on foot.

Authorities identified the suspect as 46-year-old Darian Berry Sr., whom the Butts County Sheriff’s Office said is a convicted felon.

The case began Tuesday morning in Flovilla, a small city about 50 miles south of Atlanta, where officials said deputies were called to a domestic incident.

“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,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.

Deputies were initially dispatched after reports that Berry was involved in a domestic-related incident, according to the sheriff’s office.

Charging information alleges Berry tried to confine or restrain the victim. He also faces accusations 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.

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.

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.