New Hampshire Resident Charged in Shooting at Canadian Border

Blu Zeke Daly accused of attempted murder of federal officer and assault with deadly weapon

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Authorities have charged a 26-year-old New Hampshire resident, Blu Zeke Daly, in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the state's border with Canada. Daly was shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent after allegedly firing a handgun at the agent near the Pittsburg Port of Entry, which was closed at the time. Daly is currently hospitalized under guard and facing federal charges of attempted murder of a federal officer and assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon.

Why it matters

The incident raises concerns about border security and the use of force by law enforcement at the U.S.-Canada border, which is generally considered less volatile than the U.S.-Mexico border. The shooting also highlights the potential risks faced by border patrol agents in remote areas along the northern border.

The details

According to prosecutors, the U.S. Border Patrol agent encountered Daly driving alone near the border late Saturday and followed him to the Pittsburg Port of Entry, which was closed at the time. When the agent activated his emergency lights and exited his vehicle, Daly allegedly fired a handgun at the agent, who then returned fire and shot Daly.

  • 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 resident of Manchester, New Hampshire, who also goes by the name Cullan Zeke Daly. Daly is accused of firing a handgun at a U.S. Border Patrol agent and is facing federal charges.

U.S. Border Patrol Agent

The unnamed U.S. Border Patrol agent who encountered Daly near the Pittsburg Port of Entry and returned fire, shooting Daly.

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What they’re saying

“The Border Patrol agent activated his emergency lights and exited his vehicle, at which point Daly started to turn. Daly then fired a handgun at the Border Patrol agent. The agent returned fire with his own service weapon and shot Daly.”

— U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire (ksgf.com)

What’s next

Prosecutors said the case is still under investigation and the FBI is taking the lead. The judge will decide on whether to allow Daly to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the potential risks and challenges faced by border patrol agents along the U.S.-Canada border, where security concerns and the use of force are less common than at the southern border. It also raises questions about border security protocols and the appropriate use of force in remote border regions.