Eric Bieniemy wife shooting updates: Latest news on Mia Bieniemy hospitalized after ‘serious injuries’
The wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot multiple times in the family’s Virginia home on Sunday night, ESPN’s Nate Taylor reports.
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Mia Bieniemy was hospitalized with «serious injuries,» ESPN reported Monday, citing police. Eric was with the Chiefs in Missouri earlier Sunday as the team practiced on its second day of training camp.
The Chiefs released a statement Monday morning confirming they are «aware of the incident involving Eric Bieniemy’s family» but did not offer any additional details.
Here are the latest updates on the shooting involving Bieniemy’s wife.
Eric Bieniemy wife shooting updates
Bieniemy’s wife was shot multiple times inside the family’s home in Ashburn, Virginia, on Sunday night. Loudoun County police confirmed an individual was hospitalized with «serious injuries,» and ESPN reports that person is Mia Bieniemy.
The 57-year-old was shot in the arm and chest; she is in stable condition, ESPN reports.
The incident occurred close to 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, with Eric in Missouri for Chiefs training camp at the time.
On Monday morning, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office charged Eric and Mia’s 27-year-old son, Elijah, with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside of a dwelling. Elijah is being held without bond.
Eric has stepped away from the team to be with his family, the Chiefs told USA Today.
After Monday morning’s Chiefs practice, coach Andy Reid confirmed Mia is in «stable condition» and called her a «saint.»
Andy Reid after today’s practice: «Our hears to go out to Eric Bieniemy. … Mia is stable, which is a plus. … We all love EB & you hate seeing those things happens. … Real life. You take care of that. She’s a saint, one of God’s good blessings. But things happen.»
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) July 27, 2026
Who shot Eric Bieniemy’s wife?
27-year-old Elijah Bieniemy, the son of Eric and Mia, has been charged in the shooting of his mother.
According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Elijah is facing three charges: with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside of a dwelling. Elijah is currently being held without bond at a detention facility.
27-year-old Elijah Zion Bieniemy is charged by @LoudounSheriff with malicious wounding in the shooting of his mother, wife of @Chiefs & former @Commanders coach Eric Bieniemy. She suffered multiple gunshot wounds but survived the attack in their Ashburn, VA home. More @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/3I0exyY1J5
— Bob Barnard (@barnardfox5dc) July 27, 2026
Elijah Bieniemy charges
27-year-old Elijah Bieniemy is facing three charges from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office:
- Malicious wounding
- Use of a firearm in commission of a felony
- Discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling
Elijah is being held without bail at an adult detention center, the sheriff’s office says.
Who is Eric Bieniemy’s wife?
Mia Bieniemy, 57, is the wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. The two have two children together, but Mia otherwise keeps a low profile.
The two live in Ashburn, Virginia, which is also the home of the Commanders’ practice facility. Eric spent one season with the Commanders in 2023 but split the last two years between UCLA and the Chicago Bears in assistant roles. He returned to the Chiefs this offseason to replace Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator.
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