City, county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts
Kurt Solomon, a 31-year veteran officer in Worcester, has died after an incident at his home. His wife, Karen Solomon, is a person of interest and is believed to be at large. A multi-agency search around Coes Pond is ongoing as authorities review evidence and pursue questions about motive and circumstances.
The Mets have observed pitcher Tong in Triple-A and see potential for him to join the big-league rotation, with veteran Robert Stock serving as a short-term placeholder.
Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell has released a comprehensive review of abuse in Fall River, Springfield and Worcester dioceses, revealing at least 275 clergy members accused of abusing 944 children. The report shows systemic failures and calls for reforms, with some cases referred to district attorneys and limited prosecutions due to statute of limitations.