Transgender Shooter Sparks Border Patrol Chaos

Transgender-identifying suspect charged with attempted murder after shooting at Border Patrol agent underscores rising threats to law enforcement amid President Trump’s border security push.

Story Snapshot

Cullan Zeke Daly, 26, from Manchester, NH, allegedly fired at agent near Canadian border, faces up to 40 years in prison.
Agent returned fire, unharmed; suspect hospitalized under guard as FBI investigates possible cult links.
Rare northern border attack highlights vulnerabilities despite Trump’s immigration crackdowns.
Suspect’s transgender identity and Democrat registration fuel debates on patterns in violence.

Shooting Incident Unfolds Near Canadian Border

On February 21 evening, a U.S. Border Patrol agent encountered Cullan Zeke Daly in Stewartstown, New Hampshire, near the Canadian border. The agent inquired about alternate names; Daly drove off, prompting distant pursuit. Around 1 a.m. on February 22, Daly reached the closed Pittsburgh Port of Entry. The agent activated lights, exited his vehicle, and Daly fired a handgun. The agent returned fire, striking Daly. This remote northern sector sees few such assaults, exposing patrol risks even in low-traffic areas.

Federal Charges and Investigation Advance

Federal prosecutors charged Daly with attempted murder of a federal officer and assault with a deadly weapon. Penalties include up to 40 years imprisonment and $500,000 fine. Daly, also known as Blu Zeke Daly, receives treatment under guard; no mugshot released. FBI Boston leads the probe with CBP cooperation. CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed the agent unharmed and self-defense justified. Authorities examine potential ties to a Vermont cult shooter, amid Trump’s heightened enforcement.

Suspect Background Raises Questions

Daly, a 26-year-old Manchester resident and registered Democrat, attended Salem State University and previously lived in Londonderry. Reports link “Blu Daly” Facebook to a Manchester gay bar, indicating transgender presentation as female. Motivation remains unclear under investigation. This case echoes rare precedents like Prairieland Detention Center shooting by Antifa-linked trans defendants. Conservative observers note patterns, though trans advocates cite rarity—5 of 5,748 mass shootings from 2012-2025 involved confirmed trans perpetrators.

Implications for Border Security and Communities

Short-term, northern patrols intensify, straining resources in Pittsburg’s remote setting. Long-term, the incident bolsters calls for agent protections after multiple 2026 shootings, including a Mar-a-Lago breach. NH and border communities voice security fears. Politically, it amplifies discourse on enforcement successes under Trump, contrasting past lax policies that fueled migration surges post-2020. Federal agencies prioritize officer safety as trials loom.

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— granitereport (@granitereport) February 26, 2026