New surveillance video appears to show a Massachusetts woman wanted in connection with the killing of her police officer husband walking along a street in flip-flops shortly after his death.
Karen Solomon, 58, remains at large after officers discovered her husband, 57-year-old Kurt Solomon, dead inside the couple’s Worcester home in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
On Thursday, Worcester Police released footage they say shows Solomon outside a veterinary medical facility located about a mile from the Wildwood Avenue residence where the alleged homicide took place.
In the video, Solomon appears to walk with a slight hunch as she passes the animal hospital, briefly turning to look over her left shoulder.
The Ring doorbell footage was captured at approximately 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, about 10 minutes after police found Kurt Solomon dead inside the home.
Worcester Police said investigators are “still actively searching” for Karen Solomon and warned that she is believed to be armed and dangerous. Authorities have not publicly revealed how her husband died.
“We ask the public to remain vigilant and if you see her or can provide any information, please contact the WPD,” the department said.
Kurt Solomon spent 31 years serving as an officer with the Worcester Police Department, leaving his former colleagues to investigate the sudden and troubling circumstances surrounding his death.
Karen Solomon, a female fugitive accused of killing her police officer husband inside their home has been spotted walking down the road in flip flops in new surveillance footage
On Thursday, Worcester Police shared footage of the alleged killer wife strolling outside a veterinary medical facility about a mile from the crime scene, as shown above
Authorities in Massachusetts are hunting for Karen Solomon, who is accused of killing her police officer husband Kurt Solomon inside their home during the early hours of Tuesday
Their leafy Webster Square neighborhood has been rocked by the tragedy, with neighbors telling local media there were no warning signs.
Karen Solomon was even known as a champion for first responders after co-founding FIRST H.E.L.P, a group advocating for the mental health of police officers.
She also wrote two books about the physical and psychological experiences of emergency responders.
At a press conference on Tuesday, Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early would not disclose how Kurt died, describing the situation as a domestic incident.
Public records seen by Our News Outlet indicated that the two were married and had lived inside their $370,000 home for several years.
Numerous agencies are now involved in the search for Solomon, which includes State Police, Homeland Security and the US Marshals Office.
Kurt Solomon served as a police officer the Worcester force for 31 years, and his colleagues are now having to investigate his untimely death. His manner of death has not been disclosed
According to WCVB, officials were seen on Tuesday searching a nearby reservoir less than a mile away from the address.
The outlet reported that officers were seen scouring the water with their guns drawn on a boat before surveying a small island.
On Tuesday night, shortly before 11pm, officials said they would halt their search for the night and pick it back up on Wednesday morning.
Solomon’s police officer mental health group, First H.E.L.P, released a statement in response to the tragedy.
‘Our first concern is for the officer who lost his life, his family, his colleagues, and the Worcester law-enforcement community,’ the group said.
‘We extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by this tragedy.
‘The Board of Directors is focused on maintaining the continuity, integrity, and independence of First H.E.L.P.’s mission, programs, and services to the first-responder community and the families we serve,’ the group added.
Police tape is seen here across the front yard of the Wildwood Avenue property in the Webster Square neighborhood of Worcester following the death of Kurt Solomon, 57
Members of Massachusetts State Police Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) are seen here searching for Solomon on Tuesday
Officers are seen here arriving on the scene on Tuesday after the incident
‘The organization will continue its work in support of those families and the broader first-responder communities.
‘The circumstances surrounding the Worcester investigation are an active matter for law enforcement.
‘First H.E.L.P. will have no further comment on the specific circumstances of the investigation.’
The New England Police Benevolent Association said in a statement that Kurt had worked for the department for more than 30 years and had two sons.
‘The New England Police Benevolent Association extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Worcester Police Officer Kurt Solomon, a 31-year veteran of the Worcester Police Department and valued member of the NEPBA family,’ the group said.
‘Officer Solomon dedicated more than three decades of his life to serving the City of Worcester.
‘Throughout his distinguished career, he earned the respect of those who served alongside him and was known as an incredibly dependable officer, colleague and friend.
‘His loss is being felt deeply throughout the Worcester Police Department, NEPBA Local 911 and our entire Association.
‘Our hearts are especially with Kurt’s sons, Niklas and Brandon; his mother, Shirley; his brothers, Karl and Eric; and all those who knew and loved him as they navigate this unimaginable loss.’
