Police in Worcester, Massachusetts, have launched an urgent manhunt for a 58-year-old woman after an off-duty police officer was found dead at her home. Authorities have warned that the woman, identified as Karen Solomon, may be armed, prompting a public safety alert as officers actively search for her in connection with the man's death.

The Worcester Police Department said in an alert that it is seeking Solomon "regarding the death of a male" at her residence. The victim was a veteran officer with the force, though further details about the circumstances of his death and the ongoing search had not been released at the time of reporting.