A man who tried to force his way into an East Bremerton home while brandishing a firearm Wednesday night is being sought by Kitsap County Sheriff’s patrol deputies and detectives.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to an unknown problem with multiple reports of gunshots being fired around 9:15 p.m. Wednesday in the 8400 block of Hickory Place NE, in the Parkwood East community of East Bremerton.

Victims inside a residence reported that a male suspect, identified as Jamaar Antonio Grace, 22, was angry with one of the residents in the house and attempted to force his way inside the home while armed with a handgun.

The suspect was able to get partially inside the front door while making verbal threats and brandishing the gun before he was pushed back outside, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Grace was outside and alone when several gunshots were heard. He subsequently used a taxi to drive away from the scene and he was dropped off in the 2400 block of Snyder Avenue in Bremerton.

During the investigation detectives obtained information and evidence that indicated Grace sustained a gunshot injury during the incident. No one inside the residence is suspected of firing a gun but the Sheriff’s Office said it was possible the gunshot wound was accidentally self-inflicted.

Detectives have developed probable cause to arrest Grace on charges of burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Grace is described as a black male, 5’9” tall and 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last observed wearing red-colored clothing.

Grace is a convicted felon and considered armed and dangerous. He has ties to the Bremerton area but is homeless or transient.

Persons with information about Grace or his whereabouts are asked to contact Detective Gerald Swayze at 360-337-4479, or to call Kitsap County Central Communications (9-1-1 dispatch) at 360-308-5400. Reference KCSO case report K15-000705.