Eric Bieniemy, the Kansas City Chiefs‘ offensive coordinator, is facing a family crisis after his wife, Mia Bieniemy, was shot multiple times at their home in Virginia on July 26, 2026. She was swiftly brought to a hospital and was reportedly in stable condition the following day, according to multiple outlets. A report then emerged about the couple’s son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, and his alleged involvement in his mother’s shooting, though no one from the family has spoken out about Elijah at the time of publication.
The Chiefs told People in a statement that the team is “aware of the incident involving Eric Bieniemy’s family.” The statement concluded, “Out of respect for their privacy, we won’t have a comment at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.”
Chiefs Coach Andy Reid also weighed in on the situation on July 27. Per ESPN, Reid said, “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. … 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.”
Here’s what we know about Elijah and his mother Mia’s shooting.
Who Shot Eric Bieniemy’s Wife, Mia?
According to ESPN, the person who shot Mia was her son, Elijah. Sources told the outlet that he shot Mia inside her and Eric’s Virginia home on July 26.
Elijah was arrested following Mia’s shooting, and he was charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside of a dwelling, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said on July 27 that its investigation is ongoing.
How Old Is Eric Bieniemy’s Son, Elijah?
Elijah is 27 years old, according to multiple outlets.
Why Would Elijah Bieniemy Shoot Mia Bieniemy?
A motive for Mia’s shooting has not been disclosed at the time of publication, but Elijah is currently being held without bond at a detention center in Loudoun County, police said.
How Many Children Do Eric & Mia Bieniemy Have?
The couple share two children together: Elijah and Eric Bieniemy III.
