The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is recovering after authorities say she was shot multiple times by the couple’s son during a shooting at their Virginia home Sunday night.
Mia Bieniemy, 57, was hospitalized after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds to her chest and arm, according to ESPN Chiefs reporter Nate Taylor. She is listed in stable condition.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to reports of a shooting at the Bieniemy family’s home in Ashburn before taking the couple’s 27-year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, into custody.
Authorities have charged Elijah Bieniemy with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling.
Officials said he is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center while the investigation remains ongoing.
Law enforcement has not released a possible motive for the shooting.
The incident unfolded while Eric Bieniemy was with the Kansas City Chiefs at the team’s training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Following the shooting, Bieniemy left training camp to be with his wife and was absent from Monday’s practice.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the situation during a media availability, expressing support for Bieniemy and his family while noting there is currently no timetable for the assistant coach’s return to the team.
“Our hearts go out to Eric Bieniemy … Mia is stable, which is a plus,” Reid said Monday.
“We all love EB, and you hate seeing those things happen,” Reid continued. “She’s a saint … one of God’s great blessings. But things happen.”
The Chiefs have not announced when Bieniemy is expected to resume his coaching duties as he remains with his family following the incident.
Bieniemy returned to Kansas City earlier this offseason after spending time with several other football programs following his first stint with the Chiefs.
He previously served as the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator from 2018 through 2022 before departing for coaching positions with the Washington Commanders, UCLA, and the Chicago Bears.
After those stops, Bieniemy rejoined Kansas City ahead of the current season.
Before launching his coaching career, Bieniemy established himself as one of the most accomplished players in Colorado Buffaloes football history.
As a running back, he helped lead Colorado to the program’s 1990 national championship.
He also remains the Buffaloes’ all-time leader in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and all-purpose yards.
The investigation into Sunday night’s shooting remains active as authorities continue gathering information about what led to the incident inside the family’s home.
For now, officials have confirmed only the charges filed against Elijah Zion Bieniemy and have not disclosed any information regarding a possible motive.
Meanwhile, Mia Bieniemy continues recovering after being hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds, while Eric Bieniemy has stepped away from the Chiefs’ training camp to remain with his family during the ongoing investigation.:::
