Wife charged in officer death believed dead
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The gist
Karen Solomon, 58, wanted in husband Officer Kurt Solomon's death, believed found dead Monday.
The case is called a tragic murder-suicide, ending a six-day search.
Background
Karen Solomon, a longtime advocate for mental health of emergency workers, was wanted in connection with the death of her husband, Worcester Police Officer Kurt Solomon, who was found dead in their home on August 18. An arrest warrant was issued on August 21, and a search ensued. On August 24, police found a body in a wooded area, preliminarily identified as Karen Solomon, with a handgun nearby.
How it unfolded
- Aug 18, 2026Kurt Solomon, 57, a 31-year veteran of the Worcester Police Department, was found dead at the couple's Wildwood Avenue home just before 5:30 a.m.
- Aug 21, 2026Worcester Police announced an arrest warrant for Karen Solomon on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon with serious bodily injury; she was considered armed and dangerous.
- Aug 24, 2026Two employees of Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital found a body in a wooded area during a walk; police preliminarily identified it as Karen Solomon, with a handgun recovered nearby. Chief Paul Saucier called it a 'tragic murder-suicide.'
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier said, 'We believe this case is a tragic murder-suicide that occurred, and we still have plenty of work to do.'
- Official
- Chief Saucier also said, 'We will not stop until we find her, either way, here or somewhere else,' during the search.
Still unverified
The body's identification is preliminary and awaits confirmation by the medical examiner's office. The exact cause and time of death are not yet determined.