Massachusetts police advocate becomes suspect in husband's death
Karen Solomon, a longtime advocate for police mental-health, is being sought by authorities as a suspect in the domestic-violence death of her off-duty husband, Officer Kurt Solomon, in Worcester.
Federal and state law-enforcement agencies are conducting a manhunt for Karen Solomon, a Massachusetts resident known for her work on police suicide prevention, after her husband, off-duty Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon, was found dead at their Wildwood Avenue home on Tuesday morning. Police have described the incident as an act of domestic violence and have labeled Solomon as armed and dangerous, urging the public to remain vigilant.
Solomon co-founded the First H.E.L.P. organization, which focuses on mental-health support for first responders, and has authored two books on the pressures faced by law-enforcement families. The group expressed condolences for the officer’s family and affirmed its mission would continue unchanged.
Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said Solomon is a suspect and will be questioned about the events at the house. Security footage released by police shows Solomon walking in casual attire near the residence. The search involves the Massachusetts State Police, Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Neighbors described the Solomons as quiet and kind, noting they had no indication of trouble at home. The New England Police Benevolent Association and its local union president highlighted Kurt Solomon’s three-decade career and his impending retirement, calling him a dependable officer and colleague.
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities limited in the details they can release due to state laws protecting domestic-violence victims.