Police mentioned Friday they issued an arrest warrant for the nonetheless at-large spouse of an off-duty Worcester, Massachusetts police officer who was found dead inside a house earlier within the week.
Search crews, which included the police and U.S. Marshals service, suspended their fourth day of operations Friday night looking for Karen Solomon, 58, in reference to the demise of her husband Worcester PD Patrolman Kurt Solomon, 57.
Picture of Karen Soloman supplied by Worcester Police Division.
Worcester Police Division
Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier mentioned at a information convention Friday that an arrest warrant on a cost of assault and battery with a harmful weapon with critical bodily damage was issued for Karen Solomon, who he mentioned was thought of armed and harmful.
Kurt Solomon, a 31-year police veteran and father of two, was discovered useless inside a house early Tuesday morning.
Officer Kurt Solomon of the Worcester Police Division.
Worcester Police Division
Karen Solomon is the founding father of First HELP, a primary responder suicide prevention non-profit. The group helps officers coping with psychological well being conditions and raises consciousness for suicide prevention for first responders and their households.
Saucier wouldn’t go into extra particulars about Kurt Solomon’s demise however mentioned that the character of his injures was a “sharp object.” He added that Kurt Solomon’s service weapon was not lacking.
Surveillance cameras captured Karen Solomon strolling on the road after the incident, in response to police.
The Worcester Police Division launched pictures and video of Karen Solomon from residence safety footage within the space.
Worcester Police Division
Saucier mentioned that crews used helicopters, divers, sonar and canines throughout their search of Coes Reservoir.
“We’re nonetheless actively pursuing this space,” he advised reporters Friday.
A number of public areas close to the reservoir, together with parks, had been closed indefinitely as search crews plan to proceed their operations Saturday morning, Saucier mentioned.
Anybody who sees Karen Solomon is requested to contact Worcester Police by texting 274637 or calling 508-799-8606.
