The Worcester Police Department announced Tuesday that they are searching for Karen Solomon, 58, in connection with the death of a man at her home. Local media outlets reported that the deceased man was an officer within the same department.
The investigation began following a reported domestic incident at Solomon’s residence at approximately 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Solomon was last seen on foot near her neighborhood wearing pajama shorts and a tank top. Police have advised the public that she may be armed.
Solomon is the author of "Hearts Beneath the Badge," a book published following a 2016 interview in which she stated she wanted to highlight the positive actions of police officers. She also co-authored "The Price They Pay," which examines the mental and physical challenges faced by law enforcement personnel. At the time of her 2016 interview, she was married to a Worcester police officer.
For the community of Worcester and the families of the officers involved, the incident represents a sudden disruption of public safety norms and local stability. Neighbors reported being shocked by the development, noting that Solomon and her husband had lived in the area for a long time. The search for a potentially armed suspect in a residential area typically leads to heightened security alerts and may affect local traffic or outdoor activities until the individual is located.
The legal and procedural follow-up will depend on the results of the ongoing search and the determination of the cause of death, which has not yet been released. Massachusetts State Police and local agencies are coordinating the effort. Future updates are expected as the search continues and as investigators process the scene of the domestic incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Worcester Police Department at 508-799-8606 or 911.