Son of Chiefs Assistant Eric Bieniemy Charged in Shooting of Mother in Virginia
ASHBURN, Va. — Elijah Bieniemy, the 27-year-old son of Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy, has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting of his mother, Mia Bieniemy, authorities in Virginia confirmed on Monday.
According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded late Sunday evening to a report of a shooting at a residence in Ashburn, Virginia. Upon arrival, first responders discovered 57-year-old Mia Bieniemy suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was immediately transported to a local hospital, where medical staff confirmed she was in stable condition as of Monday afternoon. The property where the incident occurred is owned by the Bieniemy family, dating back to Eric Bieniemy's recent coaching tenure in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Elijah Bieniemy was taken into custody at the scene without further incident. He faces several felony charges, including aggravated malicious wounding and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He is currently being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive for the shooting, and the investigation remains active.
Key Details of the Incident:
- Suspect: Elijah Bieniemy, 27, currently held without bond.
- Victim: Mia Bieniemy, 57, reported to be in stable condition at an area hospital.
- Location: A family residence in Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia.
- Coach's Status: Eric Bieniemy was in Missouri attending the Kansas City Chiefs' training camp at the time of the shooting.
The shooting occurred while Eric Bieniemy, the longtime NFL coordinator, was in St. Joseph, Missouri, where the Kansas City Chiefs are currently holding their pre-season training camp. Bieniemy, who served as the offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders during the 2023 NFL season, recently returned to the Chiefs’ coaching staff under head coach Andy Reid. The family had maintained their Virginia residence following his coaching transition back to the Midwest.
Neither Eric Bieniemy nor representatives for the Kansas City Chiefs have issued a formal statement regarding the domestic incident, as the family has requested privacy during this difficult time. NFL officials and representatives from the Commanders and Chiefs organizations are reportedly monitoring the situation as local law enforcement continues its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.