Chiefs Coach Eric Bieniemy’s Son Charged After Mother Shot at Virginia Home

The family of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been struck by tragedy after authorities in Virginia arrested his 27-year-old son in connection with the shooting of his mother, Mia Bieniemy. The incident occurred Sunday night at the family’s home in Ashburn, prompting a criminal investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.

According to investigators, deputies responded to a 911 call shortly before midnight and found 57-year-old Mia Bieniemy suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the residence. Authorities said she was transported to a nearby hospital, where she remains in stable condition. Officials later confirmed that Mia Bieniemy herself was able to call emergency services after the shooting.

Police arrested Elijah Zion Bieniemy, the couple’s son, at the scene. He has been charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling. Court records show he is being held without bond while the investigation continues. Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the shooting or whether any previous domestic disturbances had been reported at the home.

Eric Bieniemy was attending the Chiefs’ training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, when the shooting occurred. He was absent from the team’s activities the following day as he travelled to be with his family. The Chiefs released a brief statement saying the organisation was aware of the incident but would not comment further out of respect for the family’s privacy.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid expressed his support for Bieniemy and his family during a media briefing. Reid said the team’s thoughts were with them and noted that Mia Bieniemy’s stable condition offered some encouragement amid the difficult circumstances. He added that assistant coaches would temporarily assume Bieniemy’s responsibilities while he remained away from the team.

Eric Bieniemy recently returned to Kansas City as offensive coordinator after previous coaching stints with the Washington Commanders, UCLA, and the Chicago Bears. During his earlier tenure with the Chiefs, he helped oversee one of the NFL’s most productive offences and played a key role in multiple Super Bowl-winning campaigns.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said detectives are continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses as they work to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Prosecutors have not indicated whether additional charges could be filed. Elijah Bieniemy is expected to make his first court appearance in the coming days.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the NFL community, with players, coaches and fans offering messages of support to the Bieniemy family. As training camp continues ahead of the new season, the Chiefs have emphasised that their immediate concern is the well-being of Eric Bieniemy, his wife and their loved ones.