Possibly armed woman wanted in connection with off-duty officer death

Karen Solomon, a 58-year-old woman who works for a non-profit assisting first responders, is wanted by authorities in connection with the fatal death of an off-duty Worcester, Massachusetts police officer. The police discovered Kurt Solomon, 57, dead inside a house on Tuesday morning and have been searching for Karen Solomon since then.

The relationship between the two is not clear. Police Chief Paul Saucier and District Attorney Joseph Early have stated that Karen Solomon is considered armed and dangerous. She was reportedly present at the house and authorities are seeking to question her about the incident. Karen Solomon is the founder of First HELP, a non-profit that supports first responders dealing with mental health issues and raises awareness for suicide prevention.

Following the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, she discussed first responder suicides with ABC News, questioning how an officer could reach such a point and why help was not sought. The District Attorney's office stated that other people were present at the house during the incident, but declined to provide further details due to the ongoing investigation.

U.S. Marshals conducted searches in the surrounding neighborhoods using helicopters, canines, and boats, but Karen Solomon remained at large as of Wednesday morning. The police released surveillance footage of Karen Solomon on Wednesday, highlighting her significance in this case. Kurt Solomon had been with the Worcester police force for 31 years and had two sons.

Thomas Duffy, the president of the Worcester Patrolmen Union, paid tribute to his former colleague, describing him as a tremendous person and police officer. Anyone with information regarding Karen Solomon is urged to contact the police at 508-799-8606.