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Worcester police looking for woman in connection with officer's death: "Presumed to be armed and dangerous"
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Key Points:
- Police are searching for 58-year-old Karen Solomon, who is considered "armed and dangerous," in connection with the death of an off-duty Worcester police officer found dead at her home.
- The officer, a 30-year veteran of the Worcester Police Department, was discovered inside Solomon's Wildwood Avenue residence following a medical call early Tuesday morning.
- Authorities have not disclosed details about the relationship between Solomon and the officer due to state domestic violence laws, but Solomon was previously married to a Worcester police officer and has been involved in police-related community work.
- A large law enforcement response, including federal agencies and a helicopter, has been deployed to locate Solomon, with a reverse 911 alert issued to residents within a 2.5-mile radius.
- Neighbors expressed shock at the incident, describing the officer as a well-known and respected member of the community, while authorities continue to investigate and seek Solomon for questioning.
