Kings Mountain suspect charged with domestic violence, kidnapping

From our news partner The Shelby Independent - www.shelbyindependent.com

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported assault involving a firearm and possible kidnapping call on Friday, November 14, 2025, at approximately 5 p.m. at 130 Mariner Drive in Kings Mountain.

Deputies were dispatched after receiving a 911 call involving a firearm at the residence. Upon arrival, deputies heard a gunshot fired from inside the home. Deputies made entry and discovered that the suspect, Theodore Angelo McClain, had barricaded himself in a bedroom with a family member present.

Deputies immediately began verbal contact with McClain. The CCSO Negotiations Team and

the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (SERT) were activated and responded to the scene. For approximately four hours, negotiators worked to safely de-escalate the situation.

At the conclusion of those efforts, Mr. McClain surrendered peacefully and exited the

residence unarmed. No injuries occurred to the victim, the responding deputies, or the suspect during the incident.

Following apprehension, Theodore Angelo McClain was taken into custody and charged with First Degree Kidnapping, two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon, two counts of Communicating Threats, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence.

McClain is currently being held in the Cleveland County Detention Center under a

$120,000.00 secured bond.