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Arrest Warrant Issued for Wife of Worcester Police Officer Found Dead: "We Will Not Stop Until We Find Her"
Investigators say Karen Solomon was seen on surveillance video near Mill Street as the search entered its third day and authorities warned she may be armed.
On Thursday, August 20, 2026, the manhunt for Karen Solomon entered its third day as Worcester police released new surveillance video seeking the 58-year-old in connection with her husband's death.
Investigators found 31-year veteran Kurt Solomon dead inside the couple's home at 217 Wildwood Ave on Tuesday. The off-duty officer was attacked sometime before dawn, prompting the ongoing investigation.
Newly released Ring camera footage shows Karen Solomon walking near the Westside Animal Clinic on Mill Street around 5:45 a.m. Tuesday. Authorities are searching wooded areas and Coes Pond using tracking dogs, drones, and helicopters.
Authorities warn Karen Solomon should be considered "armed and dangerous," urging the public not to approach her. The Worcester Police Patrolman's Union is providing resources to support officers and their families.
Known as a cofounder of Blue HELP, Karen Solomon advocates for police families facing mental health struggles. Police continue to maintain a neighborhood presence as the investigation remains ongoing.