Authorities in Massachusetts have issued an arrest warrant for a Worcester woman accused in the death of her husband, an off-duty police officer.
Karen Solomon, 58, remained on the run after officers were called to the couple’s home in Worcester on Tuesday and discovered her husband, 57-year-old patrolman Kurt Solomon, dead inside.
Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier said Karen Solomon has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
According to Saucier, Kurt Solomon suffered injuries caused by a “sharp object,” though officials have not disclosed further details about the circumstances of his death. Investigators said the officer’s service weapon was still accounted for when his body was located.
Police released surveillance footage on Thursday that they say shows Karen Solomon walking along a street in flip flops after the incident.
The video appeared to capture the wanted Worcester woman outside a veterinary medical facility roughly one mile from the Wildwood Avenue home where her husband was found.
In the footage, Solomon is seen moving past the animal clinic with a slight slouch, briefly turning to look over her left shoulder as she continues down the sidewalk.
The Ring camera recording was taken at around 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, approximately 10 minutes after police discovered Kurt Solomon dead inside the couple’s residence.
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
Kurt Solomon served as a police officer the Worcester force for 31 years, and his colleagues are now having to investigate his untimely death
Worcester Police said detectives are ‘still actively searching’ for Solomon, who is believed to be armed and dangerous.
‘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 served as a police officer with the Worcester force for 31 years, and his former colleagues are now having to investigate his untimely death. He was a father to two sons.
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.
Numerous agencies are now involved in the search for Solomon, which includes State Police, Homeland Security and the US Marshals Office.
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.
Karen Solomonwas 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
Members of Massachusetts State Police Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) are seen here searching for Solomon on Tuesday
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
Officers are seen here arriving on the scene on Tuesday after the incident
‘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.
‘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 expressed their condolences for Kurt in a statement.
‘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.’
