Aaron Pennington, 33, is suspected of killing his wife, Breanne Pennington, 30, in Gardner, authorities said on Facebook. Sunday morning mass house.
Massachusetts State Police are searching for a father of four suspected of shooting his wife to death.
The couple’s four children went to their neighbor’s house for help on Sunday because they couldn’t find their father and were crying in their mother’s bedroom.
Police later arrived at the family’s home and found Breanne dead after being shot in the face, CBS News reported, citing court documents.
Aaron Pennington Suspected
Police later found a car belonging to Pennington, according to the release. His white 2013 BMW 320 arrived around 5 p.m. local time on Monday at a Boy Scout camp in Gardner. He was not near the vehicle.
Authorities’ statement called on the public not to approach Pennington if they see him and to “call 911 immediately.”
He is described as white, 6 feet tall, and weighing approximately 175 lbs. He has blonde hair and blue eyes.
After Pennington’s car was found, a shelter-in-place message was sent to residents near the Boy Scout camp on Kelton Street around 6 p.m., according to CBS News. Local time.
“Police are asking all residents in the Kelton Street area to stay indoors and avoid going out,” the message said. The statement was included. “A search and investigation is ongoing in that area for a suspected criminal who is considered armed and dangerous.”
The shelter in place was lifted at 10 p.m. Local time.
All four of the couple’s children are currently in the care of the Department of Children and Families, according to the publication.
As the search for Pennington continues, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson posted on X (formerly Twitter) about the incident on Monday.
“My prayers are with the family involved,” Nicholson wrote. “Thank you to the Gardner Police Department, County State Police, and @worcesterda for their attention. If you see this person, please contact the Gardner Police Department.
