Cops launch manhunt for ‘armed and dangerous’ husband, 33, after his wife, 30, was shot in the face and killed as couple struggled with ‘marital issues’: Suspect’s BMW found ditched in forest

Massachusetts police have launched a major manhunt after a husband allegedly shot his wife in the face, killing her.

Police were looking for Aaron Pennington, 33, in connection with the death of Breanne “Breezy” Pennington, 30, in Gardner.

The 30-year-old was found by police Sunday morning in an upstairs bedroom with an apparent gunshot wound to her face, according to a criminal complaint.

The discovery was made after the couple’s four children – aged two, five, seven and nine – ran to a neighbour’s house at around 9.14am.

Breanne “Breezy” Pennington, 30, was found with a gunshot wound to the face

The 33-year-old veteran’s BMW was found abandoned in a wooded area near the town of Gardner

“Four children came to her house scared because they couldn’t find their father and their mother was crying in her bedroom,” an officer reported.

“The four children were known to be living with their parents at 42 Cherry Street in the Town of Gardner. The children also stated that their father’s car was no longer in the driveway of the house.’

Responding officers found the mother of four in an upstairs bedroom with an apparent gunshot wound to the face.

Three shell casings were found in the bedroom, but no weapons were found in the home.

The complaint also accuses Pennington of illegally possessing a firearm without a permit to carry.

Surveillance footage showed the 33-year-old fleeing in a white BMW sedan at 8:50 a.m. on Sunday. The car was later found abandoned in a wooded area near Gardner.

Investigators said the couple had been experiencing “marital problems” for some time, with Breanne planning to move to Texas with the children to get away from her husband.

She was known to have a gun in her home for protection, police said.

The couple have four young children, who fled to a neighbour’s house after the attack, claiming their mother was ‘crying in her bedroom’

Aaron Pennington is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm without a permit to carry

They also noted that Pennington was dealing with “mental issues and had threatened suicide.”

The four siblings were placed in the care of the Department of Children and Families.

In a 2016 Facebook post, the American veteran thanked his wife for everything she did for the family.

“You have the most selfless outlook and are so dedicated to making us happy,” he wrote.

“We appreciate you as the hardest working mother and wife around. You’re truly amazing!’

He praised her for “always being patient” and being a good example for their children.

After news of her death broke, social media was flooded with posts commemorating Breanne’s life.

Police report that the couple had been struggling with marital problems for some time

Aaron Pennington (left) is considered armed and dangerous

Several women said they knew her from an online group for expectant mothers.

“Imagine my shock when I was scrolling and said to myself, ‘That looks like Breezy’s husband, what happened?’ just to find out he killed her and ran away,” one woman wrote.

“I am absolutely SICK about this and thinking of her four precious babies. Breezy Pennington was an amazing mother, a hilarious friend and a truly sweet soul.”

“I’m hurt, sad, frustrated, angry and most of all confused as to why anyone should take someone else’s life because they are unhappy,” another friend wrote.

“We all want justice for you and want nothing but the best for your four beautiful children that we all know you loved so much.”

Pennington is described as white and 6 feet tall, with blond hair and blue eyes. He is armed and dangerous, and police have told people not to approach him.