BROOKLYN, NY. (THECOUNT) — Brooklyn rapper Nick Blixky has been identified as the victim in a fatal shooting in the borough Sunday night. He was 21.

Blixky, real name, Nickalus Thompson, was found suffering from gunshot injuries near 200 Winthrop Street in Prospect Lefferts Gardens around 9:30 p.m. Sunday night.

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Thompson was reportedly shot in his chest and buttocks, according to the NYPD.

He was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead of gunshot injuries.

Anyone with possible information on the deadly incident should contact police at 911.

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