WORCESTER — Authorities are searching for 58-year-old Karen Solomon in connection with the death of Kurt Solomon. Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. identified Karen Solomon as a suspect and stated she is being sought "for questioning" in connection with her husband's death.

Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier stated that Karen Solomon is "presumed to be armed and dangerous." He added that she should not be approached. Authorities urged anyone who sees Karen Solomon not to approach her and to call Worcester police at 508-799-8606 or 911.

Timeline

In 2016, Karen Solomon stated in an interview that she is married to a Worcester police officer. On May 19, 2026, Kurt Solomon, a 57-year-old off-duty Worcester Police Department officer, was found dead inside his home on Wildwood Avenue. That same day, Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier stated that Karen Solomon is "presumed to be armed and dangerous." Also on May 19, 2026, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. identified Karen Solomon as a suspect and stated she is being sought "for questioning" in connection with her husband's death.

On May 19, 2026, Thomas Duffy said, "Kurt was a loved and respected member of our department with 31 years." He also said, "When you serve 31 years with an individual you become more than coworkers, you become family and today we lost a member of our family." The New England Police Benevolent Association Local 911 President Thomas Duffy identified the deceased officer as Kurt Solomon on that date. The Worcester Police Department is conducting the search for Karen Solomon with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Marshals Service, Homeland Security Investigations, and the FBI.

What's New

Karen Solomon is the founder and president of First H.E.L.P. a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families affected by police officer suicide. According to the First H.E.L.P. website, Karen Solomon has written books and articles about police officer suicide and its impact on families. The Worcester Police Department is conducting the search for Karen Solomon with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Marshals Service, Homeland Security Investigations, and the FBI.

Authorities urged anyone who sees Karen Solomon not to approach her and to call Worcester police at 508-799-8606 or 911. Kurt Solomon's sons are named Nicholas and Brandon. Kurt Solomon is survived by his mother, Shirley, and two brothers, Karl and Eric. Karen Solomon is described as a white female with dark brown hair and brown eyes.

How Sources Differ

Regarding the identification of Kurt Solomon as a police officer, the Worcester Police Department incident report states that Kurt Solomon, a 57-year-old off-duty Worcester Police Department officer, was found dead inside his home on Wildwood Avenue. The New England Police Benevolent Association statement notes that the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 911 President Thomas Duffy identified the deceased officer as Kurt Solomon.

Why It Matters

Karen Solomon is the founder and president of First H.E.L.P. a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families affected by police officer suicide. According to the First H.E.L.P. website, she has written books and articles about police officer suicide and its impact on families. The search involves multiple federal and state agencies, including the Massachusetts State Police, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Marshals Service, Homeland Security Investigations, and the FBI.

Kurt Solomon served with the Worcester Police Department for 31 years and is survived by his mother, two brothers, and two adult sons. The case remains under investigation as authorities seek to determine what happened in the house on the evening of May 19, 2026.