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Police Hunt Karen Solomon After Officer’s Death, Armed Warning

8/21/2026

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Karen Solomon Manhunt

Massachusetts authorities are searching for Karen Solomon, a mental-health advocate, as suspect in her husband’s death.
Off-duty Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon was found dead at 217 Wildwood Avenue on Aug. 18, 2026.
Chief Paul B. Saucier called Solomon armed and dangerous, urging public vigilance as multiple agencies joined the manhunt.
Surveillance video shows Solomon walking on Mill Street in shorts, T-shirt and flip-flops.

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Karen Solomon Search

Worcester police distributed flyers with Karen Solomon’s photo to drivers on Wednesday to aid the search.
District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said investigators aim to determine exactly what occurred inside the home.
The case revived conversations among officers about stronger mental-health resources for first responders.
Police union President Thomas Duffy called Solomon a loved and respected member of the department.

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Karen Solomon Manhunt

Massachusetts authorities are searching for Karen Solomon, a mental-health advocate, as suspect in her husband’s death.
Off-duty Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon was found dead at 217 Wildwood Avenue on Aug. 18, 2026.
Chief Paul B. Saucier called Solomon armed and dangerous, urging public vigilance as multiple agencies joined the manhunt.
Surveillance video shows Solomon walking on Mill Street in shorts, T-shirt and flip-flops.

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