Woman Who Wrote Book Praising Cops Wanted After Officer's Death

A 58-year-old woman, Karen Solomon, is wanted by the Worcester Police Department in connection with the death of a police officer, Kurt Solomon, at her home in Worcester, Massachusetts. The incident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, and authorities are searching for Karen Solomon with a warning that she may be armed and dangerous.

Karen Solomon is the founder of First HELP, a non-profit organization that helps first responders with mental health support. She also wrote a book called 'Hearts Beneath the Badge' about the good deeds of police officers. The book tells stories of the ways police officers across the country serve their communities, including buying meals, saving people's lives, and putting themselves in jeopardy.

The deceased police officer, Kurt Solomon, was a 57-year-old man who had been a police officer with the Worcester Police Department for 31 years. He had two sons. The Worcester Police Department is asking the public to call 508-799-8606 or 911 if they see Karen Solomon.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing and involves multiple agencies, including the U.S. Marshals. Massachusetts State Police are using a helicopter to search the area around Solomon's home, and a special team is being deployed to comb through the nearby woods.

## What happens next The Worcester Police Department declined to provide more details about the relationship between Karen and Kurt Solomon. However, authorities have stated that they want Karen Solomon for questioning, as she was at the house at the time of the incident. The public is warned to be cautious, as Karen Solomon is believed to be armed and dangerous.

The incident has shocked locals, who described Karen and her husband as long-time residents of the neighborhood. The death investigation stemmed from a domestic incident, and the Worcester Police Department is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the officer's death.

## Background Karen Solomon's work with First HELP and her book 'Hearts Beneath the Badge' highlight the importance of mental health support for first responders. Her organization aims to raise awareness for suicide prevention among first responders and their families. In the past, Solomon has spoken about the need to address the physical and mental struggles that police officers experience, including the risk of suicide.

The incident is a tragic reminder of the risks and challenges faced by police officers and their families. As the investigation continues, the community is left to grapple with the circumstances surrounding the officer's death and the search for Karen Solomon.