Customs Inspector John Stout

Customs Inspector John Stout

United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, January 21, 1814

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John Stout

Customs Inspector John Stout was shot and killed near Barataria, Louisiana, while attempting to arrest the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte during a slave auction.

In December 1914 Lafitte's brother and many of his men were pardoned after agreeing to defend New Orleans and the Mississippi River from a British invasion during the ongoing War of 1812.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 4 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Louisiana
Weapon Rifle
Offender Pardoned

arrest, smuggling

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Inspector Stout,
On today, the 210th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Service.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 21, 2024