State and local police are looking for a man wanted in connection with a murder inside of a home in Gardner, Massachusetts on Sunday morning.
Gardner Police responded to a home on Cherry Street shortly after 9a.m. where they found a woman dead in the back of the home. According to police, four children ranging from ages 2 to 9 who lived in the home are now in custody of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.
Authorities have not released details regarding the death, but are calling 33-year-old Aaron Pennington, of Gardner, a murder suspect in the case.
Pennington's family say they are in disbelief that the Air Force veteran and father of four is involved.
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"Aaron was one of the best of us Pennington's," his cousin tells NBC 10 Boston. "He was a great family man. He was a faithful member of church. He was a good soldier. He was gentle, humble and caring. Total shock and disbelief he is even considered a suspect in anything."
The Worcester District Attorney's Office described Pennington as 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 Massachusetts Veteran plate reading 8A30. Police are warning the public not to approach Pennington as he is potentially armed.
Anyone with any information about Pennington is asked to contact Gardner Police.
