Eric Bieniemy’s family is facing an unimaginable tragedy.
The Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator’s wife Mia Bieniemy was hospitalized after their son Elijah Zion Bieniemy allegedly shot her in their Ashburn, Virginia, home on July 26, E! News can confirm.
“At approximately 7:32 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a shooting,” the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said in a July 26 statement without naming Mia. “Deputies located one adult female suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries.”
The couple’s 27-year-old son was arrested and charged with Malicious Wounding, Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony and Discharge of a Firearm Inside of a Dwelling.
Elijah was transported to Loudoun County Adult Detention Center where he is being held without bond, according to jail records obtained by E! News.
“The investigation is ongoing,” the statement continued, “and there is not believed to be any threat to the public.”
E! News has reached out to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office as well as a public defender representing Elijah for comment but has not yet heard back.
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The Chiefs said in a statement to E! News that “the club is aware of the incident involving Eric Bieniemy’s family.”
“Out of respect for their privacy, we won’t have a comment at this time,” the organization continued. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them.”
Eric returned to the Chiefs as their offensive coordinator earlier this year after he previously held the position from 2018 to 2022.
At the 56-year-old’s introductory press conference in January, he sparked excitement amongst Chiefs fans after hinting that the team’s tight end Travis Kelce would be returning for the upcoming season following speculation that he was considering retirement.
While the NFL star has since confirmed that he’ll be returning to the field for the 2026-2027 football season, Eric expressed enthusiasm at the opportunity to work alongside Travis and quarterback Patrick Mahomes again.
“I’ve had a small minimal conversation with both,” he said during the January 28 press conference, “and they all have been great, but more than anything, it’s just the excitement of reuniting.”
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