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Mia Bieniemy (57), wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was shot on July 26, 2026, at the couple's home in Ashburn, Virginia. She was hospitalized with serious injuries. The couple's 27-year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in a felony, and discharging a firearm within a dwelling. He is being held without bond. Eric Bieniemy, who was at Chiefs training camp in Missouri on Sunday, was absent from practice on Monday. The Chiefs released a statement acknowledging the incident but provided no further details. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting.
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Incident Overview
A horrific incident has shaken the NFL community. The wife of Eric Bieniemy (56), Offensive Coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs, was shot on Sunday evening in the couple's shared home in Virginia, according to ESPN.
Mia Bieniemy (57) was reportedly taken to the hospital following the attack. Police have arrested the couple's son in connection with the shooting.
Police Investigation
The Sheriff's Office confirmed they are investigating a shooting that occurred on July 26, 2026, in the 20000 block of Northpark Drive in Ashburn. The Loudoun County Police stated in a release that one person is being treated for "serious injuries," though details about the victim's identity were not disclosed.
The statement added:
"The 27-year-old Elijah Zion Bieniemy from Ashburn was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm within a dwelling. He was taken to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, where he was held without bond."
Impact on Training Camp
Eric Bieniemy was with the Chiefs on the campus of Missouri Western State University on Sunday morning, where the team's training camp is currently underway. According to ESPN, the coach was absent from practice on Monday.
The Chiefs released a statement saying they are "aware of the incident involving Eric Bieniemy's family," but provided no further details.
Background
Bieniemy has served as Offensive Coordinator of the Chiefs alongside superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes (30) since the beginning of the year. He previously held the same position from 2018 to 2022.
Photo: Mahomes at training camp at Missouri Western State University (Getty Images via AFP)
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Wife of Kansas City Chiefs Coach Eric Bieniemy Shot; Son Arrested