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By Aurax Radio | July 28, 2026 | 2 min read
The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was hospitalized after being shot at the family's Virginia home. Authorities have arrested the couple's 27-year-old son, who faces multiple felony charges as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy departed training camp following the shooting involving his family.
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy left the team's training camp after his wife, Mia Bieniemy, was shot at the family's home in Ashburn, Virginia, on Sunday evening. Authorities said deputies responded to a 911 call and found a 57-year-old woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to a hospital, where officials said she was in stable condition with serious injuries. Eric Bieniemy was with the Chiefs in St. Joseph, Missouri, at the time of the shooting and was absent from the team's activities the following day.
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office arrested the couple's 27-year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, in connection with the shooting. He has been charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling. Authorities said he is being held without bond while the investigation continues. Sheriff Mike Chapman said the incident remains under investigation and that there had been no previous reported incidents at the family's home.
The Chiefs acknowledged the incident involving Bieniemy's family and asked for privacy as the family deals with the situation. Head coach Andy Reid said the organization's thoughts are with Bieniemy and confirmed Mia Bieniemy was in stable condition. Eric Bieniemy rejoined Kansas City as offensive coordinator earlier this year after coaching stints with the Washington Commanders, UCLA and the Chicago Bears. The Chiefs have not announced when he is expected to return to the team as legal proceedings and the criminal investigation continue.
Sources: Information from ESPN, NBC News, Fox 4 Kansas City, The Associated Press and Reuters.