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Arrest warrant issued for Massachusetts woman sought in officer’s death

Created at 22 Aug · 5:11 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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An arrest warrant has been issued for Karen Solomon, 58, who is sought in connection with the death of her husband, Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon. He was found dead in their home on Tuesday. Solomon is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Key Numbers

58age of Karen Solomon
31-yearveteran status of Kurt Solomon

Who's Involved

Karen Solomon
mental health advocate sought in connection with husband's death
Kurt Solomon
Worcester police officer found dead in his home
Paul Saucier
Worcester Police Chief

↳ Why This Matters

The case involves the death of a police officer and the subsequent search for his wife, who is now facing criminal charges, highlighting issues of domestic violence and the mental health challenges faced by first responders.

Key facts

  • An arrest warrant has been issued for Karen Solomon, 58.
  • Karen Solomon is sought in connection with the death of her husband, Kurt Solomon.
  • Kurt Solomon, a 31-year veteran officer, was found dead in their home.
  • Karen Solomon is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
  • Public spaces around Coes Pond remain closed as the search for Karen Solomon continues.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Karen Solomon, 58, a mental health advocate who is sought in connection with the death of her husband, Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon. Police found Kurt Solomon, a 31-year veteran of the force, dead in their home on Tuesday.

Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier stated that the warrant charges Karen Solomon with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. He indicated that Kurt Solomon sustained fatal injuries from a sharp object, though details were not disclosed. Karen Solomon was last seen on doorbell camera footage early Tuesday morning, shortly after officers responded to the call at the couple's home.

The city of Worcester announced on Friday that public areas around Coes Pond would remain closed as search efforts, including dive teams and police dogs, continue. Chief Saucier described Kurt Solomon as an "awesome police officer and an awesome person" who will be missed. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Court records indicate Karen and Kurt Solomon were married and shared a home. Karen Solomon is known for her work advocating for the mental health of first responders, having authored books on the subject and co-founded the organization First H.E.L.P. Authorities have declined to comment on the couple's current relationship status, citing domestic violence privacy regulations.

Frequently asked questions

Karen Solomon is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Kurt Solomon was found dead in his home on Tuesday.

Karen Solomon is a mental health advocate who wrote books about the experiences of first responders and helped start the organization First H.E.L.P.

What Happens Next

01Search efforts for Karen Solomon are ongoing.
02A wake for Kurt Solomon is scheduled for Tuesday.
03Kurt Solomon's funeral is scheduled for Wednesday.

How It Developed

Worcester police responded to a call at the home of Kurt and Karen Solomon.
Kurt Solomon was found dead in his home.
Karen Solomon was last seen on doorbell camera footage early Tuesday morning.
An arrest warrant was issued for Karen Solomon.
The warrant charges Karen Solomon with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Public spaces around Coes Pond remain closed as a search continues.

Sources

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Arrest warrant issued for Massachusetts woman sought in officer’s deathAP News

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