Update 10/23/23 3pm: Mayor Nicholson issues a statement regarding 1. No vigils to be held until investigation is no longer in an active state and 2. Residents stop live posting transmissions over the police scanner onto Facebook. Complete statement, CLICK HERE.
Update 10/23/23: 11:30am – from Joseph D. Early Jr., Worcester County District Attorney’s Office
“The victim of yesterday’s homicide in Gardner has been identified as Breanne Pennington, 30, of 42 Cherry St. Authorities are still seeking the whereabouts of Aaron Pennington, 33, of Gardner. Pennington is a white male with blonde hair, blue eyes, 6′ 2″ and approximately 175 Ibs. He is believed to be driving a white 2013 BMW Model 320 with a MA Veteran plate reading 8A30. Pennington may be using two additional plates, a Texas plate reading DTZ3103 and a California plate reading 6CWN728. Anyone who sees Pennington or the suspected vehicle are encouraged to contact the Gardner Police Department at 978-632-5600 or the Massachusetts State Police at 508-829-8236. Police are warning the public not to approach Pennington as he is potentially armed.”
Children ages 2,5, 7, and 9 are safe in DCF custody.
Gardner MA Police Searching for Man Wanted for Questioning
Worcester County District Attorney’s Office posted on October 22, 2023, “Police Seeking Man in Connection with Gardner Death – 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 Ibs. He is believed to be driving a white 2013 BMW Model 320 with a MA Veteran plate reading 8A30.
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.
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.”
UPDATE: 10-22-23 10PM – Press Conference relating to incident. Officials say man sought is to be considered armed and dangerous. Contact law enforcement if seen. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY