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.