A family dinner in New Dorp, Staten Island, turned fatal on October 9, 2021. During a dispute at the Pelinkovic family’s Burbank Avenue home, 18-year-old Adnan Pelinkovic allegedly opened fire. His mother, 51-year-old Minire Pelinkovic, was found with a severe chest wound and later died at a local hospital. Her husband, 54-year-old Enver Pelinkovic, suffered a cut to his chest but declined treatment at the scene.

Police arrested Adnan at the home and charged him with murder, attempted murder, and criminal possession of a weapon. Neighbors described Minire as a kind, gentle woman and remembered Adnan as reclusive; he had been homeschooled for several years.

Does anyone who knew the Pelinkovics or was in the neighborhood that evening have additional information to share?