Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator's son charged after mother shot at Virginia home
Key Points:
- Elijah Zion Bieniemy, son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, has been charged with shooting his mother, Mia Bieniemy, at their Loudoun County home; she is in stable condition after being hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds.
- The incident occurred Sunday evening, with Mia Bieniemy calling 911 herself; Elijah was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in a felony, and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling, and is held without bond.
- Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman stated there were no prior incidents reported at the home, and the investigation is ongoing with no public threat identified.
- The Kansas City Chiefs and head coach Andy Reid expressed support for Eric Bieniemy and his family, confirming Bieniemy is taking time away from training camp to focus on the situation.
- Eric Bieniemy, rehired as the Chiefs' offensive coordinator for the upcoming NFL season, previously served in the role with the Washington Commanders in 2023 and helped lead the Chiefs to two Super Bowl victories.