Kansas City Chiefs coach’s spouse ‘shot at household dwelling’ as son, 27, arrested
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s son has been arrested and charged by Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office as reports claim his wife Mia Bieniemy has been shot
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s wife, Mia, has reportedly been shot (Image: Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The wife of a major American football coach has reportedly been rushed to hospital after allegedly being shot in their family home, according to a US media outlet.
ESPN has reported that the wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Mia, has reportedly suffered serious injuries from multiple gunshot wounds in their Virginia home. According to he sports news outlet, Mia is in a stable condition in hospital.
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office are yet to name the victim in the incident but have confirmed that Eric and Mia’s 27 -year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, has been arrested and charged.
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office released a booking photo of Elijah Zion Bieniemy(Image: The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office)
In a statement, the sheriff’s office said: “The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating a shooting that occurred on the 20000 block of Northpark Drive in Ashburn on July 26, 2026.
“At approximately 7:32 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a shooting. Deputies located one adult female suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
“Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, of Ashburn, was arrested and charged with Malicious Wounding, Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony, and Discharge of a Firearm Inside of a Dwelling. He was transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center where he was held without bond.
American football coach Eric Bieniemy has worked for some of NFL’s biggest teams (file)(Image: Getty Images)
The investigation is ongoing, and there is not believed to be any threat to the public. Anyone with any additional information is asked to contact the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office at 703-777-1021. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are asked to call Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919 or submit a tip through the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office app.”
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