Tragic Incident Involving Kansas City Chiefs Coordinator's Family
Shooting Incident in Virginia Involving Eric Bieniemy's Family
The family of Eric Bieniemy, the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, is in the spotlight following a disturbing incident in Virginia. Authorities reported that his wife, Mia Bieniemy, was allegedly shot by their son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, on Sunday evening. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office stated that deputies were dispatched to a shooting report at a residence on Northpark Drive in Ashburn at approximately 7:32 PM ET. Upon arrival, they discovered a 57-year-old woman with multiple gunshot wounds, who was subsequently transported to a hospital in serious condition. Sources indicated that Mia Bieniemy sustained injuries to her chest and arm but was reported to be stable by Monday.
Elijah Zion Bieniemy, aged 27, has been arrested in connection with the shooting and faces serious charges, including malicious wounding, using a firearm during the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm within a dwelling. He is currently being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center as the investigation continues.
Details About Eric Bieniemy's Family
Mia Bieniemy, 57, is married to Eric Bieniemy, who has been with the Chiefs since 2013, except for a brief period when he worked with other teams. Following the shooting, she was hospitalized and is now in stable condition. Their son, Elijah, has been charged with multiple felonies related to the incident. As the investigation unfolds, further details have not been disclosed.
In the wake of this incident, Eric Bieniemy left the Chiefs' training camp and missed Monday's practice after attending the team's session in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Sunday. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid mentioned that there is no set timeline for Bieniemy's return, with pass game coordinator Joe Bleymaier stepping in during his absence. Reid expressed his support, stating, "Our hearts go out to Eric Bieniemy. Mia is stable, which is a plus. We all love EB, and you hate seeing those things happen." He also referred to Mia as "a saint" and emphasized the importance of Bieniemy being with his family during this challenging time. The Chiefs organization has committed to supporting Bieniemy as he takes time away from training camp to focus on his family.