On a Sunday evening in Brooklyn, New York, the life of a promising 21-year-old male rapper was tragically cut short. Nickalus Thompson, a Jamaican-American artist known professionally as Nick Blixky, was shot and killed on May 10, 2020. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood, where Thompson was found by police with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and buttocks.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
In the days leading up to his death, Thompson was actively promoting his upcoming debut mixtape, 'Different Timin,' generating excitement among his growing fanbase. He was a recognized figure in the Brooklyn drill music scene and had garnered millions of views on his music videos. His sudden and violent death sent shockwaves through his community and the music world, leaving many to mourn the loss of a young talent on the rise.
The investigation into Thompson's murder led authorities to identify a suspect through witness testimony and surveillance footage. Caliph Glean, a 28-year-old man, was arrested in connection with the killing. Video evidence reportedly captured Glean greeting Thompson before stepping back and opening fire. Following the shooting, the assailant was seen fleeing the scene.
Glean was later apprehended and faced charges related to the murder. The motive for the shooting is believed to be possibly gang-related. While an arrest has been made, the case continues to move through the legal system, with those who knew and admired Nickalus Thompson still awaiting full justice for his untimely death.
