Eric Bieniemy's wife Mia shot by son Elijah at Virginia Home; Kansas Chiefs OC leaves training camp

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is dealing with a family crisis after his wife was shot by their son at the family’s home in Virginia. Mia Bieniemy, 57, remains hospitalized in stable condition after the Sunday night incident.

Mia Bieniemy hospitalized in stable condition

Police in Loudoun County, Virginia, confirmed a woman was treated for serious injuries from multiple gunshot wounds. Notably, Mia Bieniemy was shot in the chest and arm. She is listed in stable condition as of Monday.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting at a home on the 20000 block of Northpark Drive in Ashburn at 7:32 PM ET Sunday. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation remains ongoing.

Son Elijah Bieniemy arrested and charged

Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. He is being held without bond at a detention center in Loudoun County.

Andy Reid speaks on family crisis and team response

Eric Bieniemy left the Chiefs’ training camp and missed Monday’s practice. He had been with the team Sunday in St. Joseph, Missouri, for the second practice of camp at Missouri Western State.

Kansas Chiefs coach Andy Reid addressed the situation after Monday’s practice. “Our hearts go out to Eric Bieniemy,” Reid said. “Mia is stable, which is a plus. We all love EB, and you hate seeing those things happen.”

Reid said there is no timetable for Bieniemy’s return. Pass game coordinator Joe Bleymaier will handle Bieniemy’s duties in the meantime.

“We’ll just see how things go,” Reid said. “[This is] real life, you take care of that. She’s a saint, one of God’s good blessings. But things happen.”

Reid continued, “These kinds of things happen, but there’s always a blessing in there somewhere. I know things will work out. The most important thing is that EB has an opportunity to spend some time [with his family] and take care of that business. Everybody loves EB. He’s a great person. Things happen. You have to work through it and time will have to be involved in this to help heal a little bit. It’ll all work out in the long run.”

Eric Bieniemy’s return to Chiefs and career path

Eric Bieniemy rejoined the Chiefs earlier this year as offensive coordinator, the same role he held from 2018 to 2022. He was part of Reid’s original staff in Kansas City in 2013 and spent five seasons as running backs coach before the promotion. During those years the Chiefs reached three Super Bowls and won two while running one of the NFL’s top offenses.

After interviewing for several head-coaching openings without success, Bieniemy joined the Washington Commanders in 2023. He later spent one season as UCLA’s offensive coordinator and last season worked as running backs coach with the Chicago Bears before returning to Kansas City.

The Chiefs organization continues to support Bieniemy and his family as they navigate this difficult time. Updates on Mia Bieniemy’s condition and any further developments from the Loudoun County investigation are expected in the coming days.

Focus remains on recovery and investigation

As of Monday, Mia Bieniemy continued to receive treatment and was listed in stable condition. Friends and colleagues of the family have largely remained quiet out of respect for their privacy. Local investigators continue to examine the scene and gather evidence.

Training camp continues in Missouri under the usual intense schedule. The Chiefs have not altered their practice plans publicly, though the focus inside the facility has understandably shifted at least temporarily toward concern for one of their own.