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Chiefs coordinator's son arrested after mother shot

Published 29 July 2026

The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is recovering after being shot multiple times at the family's home in Ashburn, Virginia, on Sunday, July 26. The couple's 27-year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.

Loudoun County sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a shooting on Northpark Drive at approximately 7:32 p.m. on Sunday. They found an adult woman, later identified as 57-year-old Mia Bieniemy, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to a hospital with serious injuries.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid provided an update on Mia Bieniemy's condition on Wednesday, July 29. He said she was doing better, had been moved out of intensive care, and was making progress. Authorities have not released a detailed medical prognosis.

Elijah Bieniemy was arrested early Monday, July 27. He is charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling. He is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. The charges are allegations, and the case has not been decided in court.

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