Hakim Blankumsee, 26, was shot and killed during a violent home invasion at the Baisley Houses in Queens on December 21, 2020. Two people allegedly forced entry by putting a gun to the head of a 22-year-old as he tried to enter; once inside a 27-year-old confronted the intruders and a struggle followed. A gun was fired and Blankumsee was struck in the torso. Two men, ages 22 and 27, suffered knife wounds to their hands and left the apartment with a 25-year-old man who was later identified by police as a suspect and questioned at the scene.

Officers found Blankumsee inside the apartment and he was taken to Jamaica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. As of late December 2020, no arrests had been announced and the investigation remained active. If anyone witnessed the break-in or has information about who was involved, please share tips with investigators.