The search intensifies for a woman linked to the tragic death of a veteran police officer in Massachusetts. As the pursuit continues, authorities have unveiled new video footage of Karen Solomon, emphasizing that the 58-year-old suspect remains at large and potentially armed.
In a bid to solicit public assistance, the Worcester Police Department released enhanced visuals of Solomon. Their relentless search has now entered its second day, and officials are urging community members to stay alert during this crucial time.
While Worcester police have yet to officially announce the identity of the deceased officer, the New England Police Benevolent Association stepped forward, revealing him to be Officer Kurt Solomon. With a remarkable 31-year tenure in the Worcester Police Department and membership in the association, he was a dedicated servant to the city and its people.
Colleagues remember Solomon not just for his professional dedication, but also as an “incredibly dependable officer, colleague, and friend,” highlighting the enormous loss felt by the community and the law enforcement family.
Fresh footage released by Worcester police once again captures Karen Solomon. As the 58-year-old eludes capture, authorities restate the importance of public vigilance given the suspect’s presumed armed status. (Source: Worcester Police Department)
“Thirty-one years of service represents an extraordinary commitment to a community and to the profession of law enforcement,” the association said. “Officer Kurt Solomon answered that call for more than three decades, and his service, friendship and dedication will not be forgotten.”
The group said it was mourning alongside Solomon’s family and fellow officers as the investigation continues, adding that it had “full confidence” in authorities working to determine what happened and locate the person being sought.
Public records reviewed by The Associated Press show Kurt and Karen Solomon co-owned the Wildwood Avenue home and that Kurt identified Karen as his wife in a 2016 bankruptcy filing. A Worcester city councilor also publicly referred to Karen as Kurt’s wife Wednesday.
Worcester Police Officer Kurt Solomon, a 31-year department veteran, was identified by the New England Police Benevolent Association as the off-duty officer found dead at a Worcester home. (The New England PBA, Inc.)
“She is still believed to be armed,” a Worcester Police Department spokesperson told News Media Wednesday morning, adding that the case remains a “very active investigation.” The department declined to discuss further details, including the relationship between Karen Solomon and the deceased, but said another update could come later Wednesday.
Police said officers responded to Wildwood Avenue at approximately 5:28 a.m. Tuesday for a report of a person down and found an off-duty Worcester police officer dead inside. His cause and manner of death have not been released.
Authorities described Solomon during a Tuesday news conference as a suspect they want to question about what happened inside the home.
The district attorney said Solomon had been at the house and that other people were also there, but declined to discuss further details, citing rules surrounding domestic violence cases.
Worcester police are seeking Karen Solomon, 58, and warn that she may be armed. (Worcester Police Department)
Solomon is described as a White woman with dark brown hair and brown eyes. Police initially said she was last seen wearing pajama shorts and a tank top and walking toward Westcott Street.
Authorities warned Tuesday that she was presumed “armed and dangerous.” In Wednesday’s update, Worcester police said they continued to believe she was armed and asked the public to remain vigilant.
Police urged anyone who sees Solomon or has information about her whereabouts to contact the department. A police spokesperson told News Media that anyone who sees or comes into contact with Solomon should call Worcester police at 508-799-8606 or 911.