Kennisha Lashay King, 35, was arrested early Christmas Day 2025 in North Charleston, S.C., for allegedly pointing a firearm at a victim during an argument. Officers responded to the 2600 block of Otranto Road around 3:20 a.m. for a reported altercation involving a gun and found King in possession of a weapon.​
Incident Details
The victim reported that King entered her apartment with her daughter, leading to an argument where King pulled a firearm from her waistband and pointed it at her. King was arrested on-site and booked into Al Cannon Detention Center on the charge of pointing and presenting a firearm.​
Legal Charge Information
In South Carolina, pointing or presenting a firearm at another person violates SC Code § 16-23-410, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine at the court’s discretion. Conviction does not apply if acting in self-defense or during theatrical performances. No recent updates on court dates or inmate release were found as of January 2026.​
