New Hampshire Man Charged in Shooting at Canadian Border

Blu Zeke Daly accused of attempted murder of federal officer at Pittsburg Port of Entry

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Authorities have charged a 26-year-old New Hampshire resident, Blu Zeke Daly, with attempted murder of a federal officer and assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon after a shooting incident at the state's border with Canada. Daly was shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent who was returning fire after Daly allegedly fired a handgun at the agent.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the challenges and risks faced by border patrol agents along the U.S.-Canada border, which is the longest international border in the world. It also raises questions about the circumstances that led to the confrontation and the use of force by the federal officer.

The details

According to prosecutors, the incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Sunday in Pittsburg, New Hampshire, a town of about 800 people at the border with Canada. A Border Patrol agent encountered Daly driving alone near the border, followed him to the Pittsburg Port of Entry, which was closed at the time. The agent then activated his emergency lights and exited his vehicle, at which point Daly allegedly fired a handgun at the agent. The agent returned fire and shot Daly, who is currently receiving medical treatment under guard.

  • The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2026.
  • Daly was charged on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Blu Zeke Daly

A 26-year-old New Hampshire resident who also goes by the name Cullan Zeke Daly, and was charged with attempted murder of a federal officer and assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon.

U.S. Border Patrol agent

The federal officer who encountered Daly, followed him to the Pittsburg Port of Entry, and returned fire after Daly allegedly shot at the agent.

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What’s next

The case is still under investigation, and the FBI is taking the lead. It is unclear if Daly has an attorney at this time.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for continued vigilance and coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of the U.S.-Canada border region.