Sheriff’s deputy fired, faces charges after leading armed white mob to black teen’s home (New York Daily News)

A peaceful evening was shattered last week for a South Carolina woman and her high school son as they found themselves fending off an armed mob seeking a missing teenage girl who the two knew nothing about.

The group included a sheriff’s deputy who has now lost his job and will face charges, reported WECT-TV.

New Hanover County Sheriff’s deputy Deputy J.T. Kita will be charged with forcible trespass, breaking and entering, New Hanover County District Attorney Ben David said Friday. He will also be charged with willful failure to discharge duties related to his failure to uphold the responsibility of being a sworn officer, NBC News reported.

Kita has also been fired, David said.

Another group member, Austin Wood, will be charged with going armed to the terror of the community, reported WECT.

They were trying to find 15-year-old Lekayda Kempisty, who had gone missing but was later found safe, according to the Associated Press. They sought someone named Josiah.

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