A 10-hour manhunt in Butts County, Georgia, concluded on Tuesday, July 15, 2026, with the arrest of Darian Berry Sr., 46, a previously convicted felon accused of shooting the mother of his child and fleeing the scene on foot.

The domestic incident occurred Tuesday morning in Flovilla, approximately 50 miles south of Atlanta, according to officials. Deputies from the Butts County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, where Berry allegedly attempted to confine or restrict the victim.

Berry fled on foot, prompting a prolonged search. Authorities credited a bloodhound from the Georgia Department of Corrections K-9 Unit for playing a key role in tracking and locating Berry. 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 was taken into custody Tuesday evening in Butts County. He 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.

Additionally, authorities noted a separate case involving a Florida woman charged with murder after a body was found in a shallow grave, as reported by the sheriff’s office.

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