Autopsy: Man died from one bullet

A Navy veteran was killed by a single shot to the head earlier this year.

The N.C. Medical Examiner released an autopsy report Wednesday for Darren Reid Sarvis, a man killed in Kings Mountain on Feb. 21.

The 58 year old veteran and mechanic died when a bullet entered the back of his head and exited through the right side of his face, according to the autopsy report. The report did not indicate what caliber of bullet was used.

Darren Sarvis was found by police around 9 a.m. at the home he shared with his son on North Carpenter Street.

Kings Mountain Police arrested 18-year-old Kelly Sarvis two days after his father's body was discovered.

According to arrest warrants, Kelly Sarvis stole two weapons from his father, a 12-gauge shotgun and a 9 mm Ruger. Those allegations led to an additional charge of larceny of a firearm.

Kelly Sarvis remains in Cleveland County Jail without bond awaiting his next court date.

A second teenager also faces charges connected to Darren Sarvis' death. Trevor Flores is accused of helping Kelly Sarvis dispose of the stolen weapons.

Flores, 18, was jailed a few days after his friend. He is charged with accessory after the fact and common law obstruction of justice. Those offenses resulted in a $250,000 bond, but Flores is being held without bond because of an alleged probation violation. The teen was on probation for convictions of resisting an officer and consuming alcohol under age 18.

Joyce Orlando can be contacted at 704-669-3341 or by email at jorlando@shelbystar.com.