Police seeking man in connection with death of Massachusetts woman, potentially armed

GARDNER – Police are currently searching for a man wanted for questioning in connection with a death that occurred inside a Gardner home Sunday morning.

Aaron Pennington, 33, of Gardner, is currently being sought by Massachusetts State Police and Gardner Police. Pennington is a white male with blonde hair, blue eyes, 6’2″ and approximately 175 lbs. He is believed to be driving a white 2013 BMW Model 320 with a MA Veteran plate reading 8A30. He may have attached one of the following registrations to the white 2013 BMW 320 sedan he may be operating:

– Texas plate: DTZ3103
– California plate: 6CWN728

Anyone who sees Pennington, or the suspected vehicle, are encouraged to contact the Gardner Police Department at 978-632-5600.

Police are warning the public not to approach Pennington as he is potentially armed.

Shortly after 9 a.m. Sunday, Gardner Police were called to a Cherry Street home. Police arrived to find a woman inside the home deceased which led to 4 children being placed in DCF custody.

The victim of the homicide was Breanne Pennington, 30, of Cherry St., Gardner.

The investigation into the death is ongoing by State Police Detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office and the Gardner Police Department.