WORCESTER, Mass. — An arrest warrant has been issued for Karen Solomon, 58, in connection with the death of her husband, Kurt Solomon, a 31-year veteran of the Worcester Police Department. Authorities confirmed the warrant on Friday, charging her with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon with serious bodily injury.
Karen Solomon was last seen in a doorbell camera video early Tuesday morning, walking down a street in T-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops. Police found Kurt Solomon dead at their shared home on Tuesday after responding to a call. The investigation remains active, with dive teams and police dogs assisting in the search for Karen Solomon, who is considered armed and dangerous.
Charges and Investigation Details
Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier stated that Kurt Solomon was mortally injured with a sharp object, though authorities have not specified the exact weapon. The arrest warrant was issued under domestic violence privacy rules, which prevent further discussion of the couple’s relationship status. Saucier described Kurt Solomon as an “awesome police officer and an awesome person”, noting that a wake will be held on Tuesday and his funeral on Wednesday.
Kurt Solomon, 57, was a father of two sons, an Army veteran, and a dedicated gardener who took pride in his vegetable garden. He served more than three decades in the Worcester Police Department and was remembered for his service to the community and his witty sense of humor.
Background on Karen Solomon
Karen Solomon is the co-founder of First H.E.L.P., an organization advocating for the mental health of police officers. She has also authored two books on the physical and psychological experiences of first responders. Authorities have not disclosed additional details about the couple’s relationship or the circumstances leading to Kurt Solomon’s death, citing the ongoing investigation.
Public spaces around Coes Pond remain closed as the search continues. The Worcester Police Department has requested privacy for the family during this time.