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Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Border Shooting

2/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Blu Zeke Daly, 26, of Manchester, New Hampshire, has been charged with attempted murder and assault of a federal officer and faces up to 40 years in prison.
The FBI is leading the investigation into the Border Patrol shooting near the Canadian border.
The incident occurred early Sunday at the Pittsburg Port of Entry, which was closed.
Daly fired after the agent activated emergency lights and the agent returned fire, injuring Daly.
Daly remains hospitalized under guard.

History

Historical Context

The USA PATRIOT Act, enacted in 2001 after the September 11 attacks, expanded law enforcement powers significantly. This shift has led to increased tensions at U.S. borders, exemplified by the January 2026 shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, which sparked protests and raised concerns over the militarization of immigration enforcement and the use of deadly force by federal agents.

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Story summary

Blu Zeke Daly, 26, of Manchester, New Hampshire, has been charged with attempted murder and assault of a federal officer and faces up to 40 years in prison.
The FBI is leading the investigation into the Border Patrol shooting near the Canadian border.
The incident occurred early Sunday at the Pittsburg Port of Entry, which was closed.
Daly fired after the agent activated emergency lights and the agent returned fire, injuring Daly.
Daly remains hospitalized under guard.

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