Suspect in shooting of federal Border Patrol agent in Manchester, NH identified as Cullen 'Blu' Zeke Daly

The suspect accused of shooting a US Border Patrol agent in New Hampshire on Sunday has been charged with attempted murder and assault of a federal officer. Blu Zeke Daly, 26, of Manchester, who previously went by the masculine name "Cullen Zeke Daly," reportedly pulled a vehicle up to a closed gate at the US-Canadian Pittsburgh Port of Entry and fired gunshots at a Border Patrol agent when approached.

Daly was injured during the attack when the Border Patrol agent returned gunfire, striking the defendant. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 20-years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

At around 11:30 pm on February 21, the Border Patrol agent encountered Daly while on patrol in Stewartson, a town roughly 13 miles from Pittsburgh, according to an FBI affidavit. He initiated a traffic stop, and Daly provided his driver's license. The defendant then drove away, and the BP agent followed from a distance.

Shortly after midnight, Daly drove the vehicle to the Pittsburgh Port of Entry located in New Hampshire and pulled up to a closed and locked gate. The same Border Patrol agent activated his emergency lights, exited his vehicle, and approached Daly. As he approached, Daly pulled out a handgun, fired shots at the agent, and attempted to flee. Daly remained in the vehicle during the incident, court documents state.

The Border Patrol agent returned fire with his service weapon, striking Daly, who crashed the vehicle into a snowbank near the Port of Entry after being hit. The extent of Daly's injuries is not yet known. Daly was transferred to a local hospital and continues receiving medical care while under guard. It is unclear if the Border Patrol agent sustained injuries.

Authorities recovered a Smith & Wesson SD9 2.0 handgun and assorted ammunition from Daly's vehicle, according to the affidavit.