Bremerton police seeking man who shot girlfriend while 'acting stupid'

Bremerton police are asking for help in locating a man who they say shot his girlfriend, who he’s not allowed to be with, using a gun he’s not allowed to possess.

Police say Rodrequiz L. Rogers, 38, shot his 37-year-old girlfriend in the hand Monday night at a residence on the 400 block of Willow Street.

The woman told police that Rogers bought the gun for her earlier Monday. That evening, while she was on a Facebook video chat, Rogers showed off the gun and began “waiving the gun around near the victim’s right hand,” according to police. The woman said Rogers was "acting stupid."

The gun discharged and the bullet hit her thumb, exiting through her hand.

Rogers dropped the woman off at Harrison Medical Center, then fled in a green Volkswagen Jetta. The woman initially tried to tell police that she accidently shot herself, then changed her story.

When police searched the Willow Street home later, they found two rifles and another handgun in addition to evidence connected to the shooting.

A felon, Rogers is not permitted to possess a gun. Also, a no-contact order was in place between Rogers and the woman.

Anyone with information about Rogers’ location is asked to call Bremerton Police at 360-473-5228 or call 911.