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Noah Burns

1874

Noah H. Burns.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened
Location: North Carolina
Weapon: Handgun
Offender: Charged with murder

Deputy U.S. Marshal Noah Burns was shot and killed in Swain County, North Carolina, while attempting to serve court papers as part of a moonshine case.

The subject who shot him was arrested and charged with murder.

Deputy Marshal Burns was a Confederate Civil War Veteran in the 16th North Carolina Infantry, Company A.

DUSM Burns,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
February 15th, 2024
Service Record
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United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service
Deputy U.S. Marshal
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Last updated August 2, 2026

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