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Search continues for woman after Worcester officer’s death

WCVB • August 20, 2026 • nation

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Worcester police continue to search for Karen Solomon, who is presumed armed and dangerous, following the discovery of her husband, off-duty officer Kurt Solomon, dead at their home.
Kurt Solomon, a 57-year-old Worcester Police Patrolman with 31 years of service, was found dead early Tuesday; the circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation.
Karen Solomon, 58, was last seen near Coes Reservoir wearing pajama shorts and a tank top, and new footage shows her near the Westside Animal Clinic just before 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Multiple agencies, including local, state, and federal law enforcement, are involved in the search, and authorities urge the public not to approach Karen Solomon if spotted.
Karen Solomon is co-founder of First H.E.L.P., an organization supporting mental health awareness in first responders; the group has expressed condolences and is committed to continuing its mission amid the tragedy.

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