Karen Solomon, wife wanted in connection with Worcester police officer's death, found dead
Updated on: August 24, 2026 / 11:23 PM EDT / CBS Boston
TL;DR
- Karen Solomon, wanted for questioning in the death of her husband, police officer Kurt Solomon, was found deceased.
- Kurt Solomon, a 31-year veteran of the Worcester Police Department, was found dead at their home.
- Police believe the incident was a tragic murder-suicide and a gun was recovered near Karen Solomon's body.
- Karen Solomon was the founder of First H.E.L.P., an organization focused on the mental health of first responders.
- The Solomon family released a statement expressing their grief and thanking the agencies involved in the search.