Authorities are seeking Karen Solomon, 58, in connection with a fatal domestic incident Tuesday that resulted in the death of an off-duty Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer. The Worcester Police Department discovered Kurt Solomon, 57, deceased inside a residence Tuesday morning and subsequently began searching for Karen Solomon.
Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier and Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early stated that Karen Solomon is believed to be "armed and dangerous." Early indicated that investigators want to question Solomon about the events that transpired at the house. The relationship between Karen and Kurt Solomon was not immediately disclosed by the police department.
Karen Solomon is the founder of First HELP, a non-profit organization dedicated to suicide prevention for first responders. The organization offers mental health support to officers and aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention within this community and for their families. In a March 2021 interview with ABC News following the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, she discussed first responder suicides, emphasizing the importance of understanding the circumstances that lead to such events and identifying barriers to seeking help.
Ongoing Search
Law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals, conducted an extensive search for Karen Solomon on Tuesday and Wednesday. The search efforts involved helicopters, canines, and boats covering surrounding neighborhoods. As of Wednesday morning, she remained at large, according to police.
Kurt Solomon had served with the Worcester Police Department for 31 years. Thomas Duffy, president of the Worcester Patrolmen Union, described Kurt Solomon as a "tremendous person and a tremendous police officer."
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Karen Solomon's whereabouts to contact the Worcester Police Department at 508-799-8606.