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Massachusetts woman suspected of killing police officer husband found dead

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Updated 25.8.2026
Key Topics & People
Karen Solomon *Kurt Solomon Worcester Paul Saucier Worcester Police Department

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Aug 25, 2026

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The Guardian - World NewsAug 25

Massachusetts woman suspected of killing police officer husband found dead

Karen Solomon, a mental health advocate and suspect in the killing of her police officer husband, Kurt Solomon, was found dead on Monday. Kurt Solomon was discovered deceased at their Massachusetts home on August 18th, and Karen Solomon disappeared shortly after. Authorities believe the incident was a tragic murder-suicide. Karen Solomon, who advocated for police mental health awareness, was believed to be armed and an arrest warrant had been issued for her. Human remains, believed to be Karen Solomon's, were found near a rehabilitation hospital, along with a handgun. The investigation into the ownership of the handgun is ongoing.

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Key Claims

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Karen Solomon, suspected of killing her police officer husband, was found dead six days after disappearing.

— Authorities

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Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon was found dead at their home on August 18, 2023, before his wife disappeared.

— Authorities

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Kurt Solomon, a police officer for 31 years, was mortally injured with a sharp object.

— Authorities

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Karen Solomon was an advocate for police mental health and had written books on the topic.

— Article

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Authorities believe the case is a tragic murder-suicide involving Karen Solomon.

— Paul Saucier (Worcester police chief)

Aug 24, 2026

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 24

Police find body of Massachusetts woman named a suspect in death of her police officer husband

Authorities found the body of Karen Solomon near a hospital on Monday during an extensive search. Karen Solomon was wanted in connection with the death of her husband, Kurt Solomon, a 31-year veteran of the Worcester police. Kurt Solomon was discovered dead at their home on Tuesday morning. Officials had named Karen Solomon a suspect in his death. She had disappeared after her husband was found. Karen Solomon was known as an advocate for police mental health awareness.

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Karen Solomon, wanted in connection with her husband's death, was found dead near a hospital.

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Kurt Solomon, a police officer of 31 years, was found dead at their home.

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Authorities had named Karen Solomon a suspect in her husband's death.

— authorities

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Karen Solomon was an advocate for police mental health awareness.

Aug 23, 2026

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The Guardian - World NewsAug 23

Arrest warrant issued for wife of Massachusetts officer found dead at home

An arrest warrant has been issued for Karen Solomon, 58, who remains missing after her husband, Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon, was found dead in their home. Police responded to a call at the residence early Tuesday morning, and Karen Solomon was last seen on doorbell camera footage shortly after. The warrant charges her with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Kurt Solomon, a 31-year veteran officer, sustained fatal injuries from a sharp object. A search involving dive teams and police dogs is ongoing in public spaces around Coes Pond. Karen Solomon is known as a mental health advocate for first responders.

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Key Claims

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An arrest warrant has been issued for Karen Solomon, 58, who is missing.

— Worcester police chief Paul Saucier

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Officer Kurt Solomon was found dead at his home, mortally injured with a sharp object.

— Worcester police chief Paul Saucier

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Karen Solomon is a mental health advocate and author of two books about first responders' experiences.

— article

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— Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Aug 22, 2026

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Legal & Judicial(1)
Associated Press (AP)Aug 22

Arrest warrant issued for Massachusetts woman sought in officer’s death

An arrest warrant has been issued for Karen Solomon, 58, who is sought in connection with the death of her husband, Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon. Police found Kurt Solomon dead in their home on Tuesday morning, and Karen Solomon was last seen on doorbell camera footage minutes later. The warrant charges Karen Solomon with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and Kurt Solomon was fatally injured with a sharp object. A search involving dive teams and police dogs is ongoing, and public spaces around Coes Pond remain closed. Karen Solomon is a mental health advocate who wrote books about first responders and co-founded an organization for their mental health.

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An arrest warrant has been issued for Karen Solomon, 58, who is missing after her husband, a police officer, was found dead.

— Associated Press

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Karen Solomon is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

— Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier

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Kurt Solomon, a 31-year-veteran officer, was mortally injured with a sharp object.

— Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier

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Karen Solomon is a mental health advocate who wrote books about first responders' experiences.

— Associated Press

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Public spaces around Coes Pond will remain closed as the search continues.

— City of Worcester

Aug 19, 2026

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Human Interest(1)
Associated Press (AP)Aug 19

Woman sought in Massachusetts officer’s death co-founded mental health group for first responders

Police in Worcester, Massachusetts, are searching for Karen Solomon in connection with the death of an off-duty police officer, identified by the union president as Kurt Solomon. The officer, a 31-year veteran, was found dead at a home on Tuesday in what authorities are calling a domestic matter. Solomon, who may be armed, co-founded First H.E.L.P., a group dedicated to mental health and suicide prevention for first responders. Local, state, and federal agencies are involved in the search. The police union expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their colleague. First H.E.L.P. issued a statement offering condolences and stating the circumstances are an active law enforcement matter.

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Key Claims

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Police are searching for Karen Solomon in connection with the death of an off-duty police officer.

— Police

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The deceased officer was identified as Kurt Solomon, a 31-year veteran of the force.

— Thomas Duffy (police union president)

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Karen Solomon co-founded a group called First H.E.L.P., dedicated to mental health issues among first responders.

— First H.E.L.P.

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The death is being investigated as a domestic matter.

— Police

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The woman sought may be armed.

— Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier and Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early