Caller from Bieniemy home said ‘his parents are withholding his weapons,’ records show
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Elijah Bieniemy, son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, allegedly shot his mother Mia Bieniemy at their Ashburn, Virginia home on July 26; she was critically wounded but has since been transferred out of ICU and is reportedly improving.
- Two days before the shooting, Elijah called police claiming his parents were withholding firearms that he said belonged to him, expressing frustration that he could not defend himself despite being a certified UFC fighter.
- Loudoun County police had received at least three calls related to the Bieniemy family in the two months prior, including a welfare check requested by a college counselor and a suspicious circumstance report, though none were deemed urgent.
- Elijah Bieniemy was arrested and charged with malicious wounding and firearm-related offenses; his public defender has requested a mental evaluation, citing significant mental health issues affecting his ability to assist in his defense.
- Chiefs coach Andy Reid stated there is no set timeline for Eric Bieniemy’s return to the team as he remains focused on family matters following the incident.
