Authorities in Massachusetts are actively searching for Karen Solomon, 58, who is accused of killing her husband, Kurt Solomon, 57, a decorated police officer. Kurt Solomon was found deceased in their home in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Surveillance footage released by Worcester Police shows Karen Solomon walking along a street approximately one mile from the couple's home, about 10 minutes after officers discovered her husband's body.
The footage, captured by a Ring security camera at a veterinary medical facility, depicts Solomon walking around 5:40 a.m. on Tuesday. Police described her as "believed to be armed and dangerous" and urged the public to exercise vigilance and report any sightings.
Kurt Solomon served for 31 years with the Worcester Police Department, a career that colleagues are now investigating. He was a father to two sons. The circumstances surrounding his death have been described by Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early as a domestic incident, though the specific manner of death has not been disclosed.
Neighbors in the couple's Webster Square neighborhood reportedly had no prior indication of trouble. Karen Solomon was known in the community as an advocate for first responders, having co-founded FIRST H.E.L.P., an organization dedicated to the mental health of police officers. She also authored books detailing the experiences of emergency personnel.
The search for Karen Solomon has involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including State Police, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Marshals Office. On Tuesday, search teams were observed examining a nearby reservoir, deploying boats and surveying a small island. The search was suspended that night and resumed Wednesday morning.
FIRST H.E.L.P. issued a statement expressing condolences to the officer's family and colleagues, emphasizing the organization's commitment to its mission. The New England Police Benevolent Association also released a statement acknowledging Kurt Solomon's dedication and expressing deep sorrow for his loss. The association extended sympathy to his sons, Niklas and Brandon, his mother, Shirley, and his brothers, Karl and Eric.