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Shooting of Chiefs Offensive Coordinator’s Wife and Son’s Arrest
7/27/2026, 8:22:05 PM
Core Event
On the evening of July 26, 2026, deputies from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting at the Bieniemy residence in the 20000-block of Northpark Drive in Ashburn, Virginia. Police found an adult female with multiple gunshot wounds who was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The next morning, July 27, Eric Bieniemy’s 27-year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, was booked into the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center and later arraigned on three felony charges.
Background & Context
Eric Bieniemy, the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator, was at the team’s training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, when the incident occurred. The Chiefs confirmed awareness of the situation but declined to comment further, citing family privacy.
Legal Charges and Custody Details
Elijah Bieniemy faces three felony counts: use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, malicious wounding, and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling. If convicted on all counts, the statutory range is 10 to 33 years in prison. He was held without bond and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 31.
Official Statements
The Kansas City Chiefs issued a brief statement: “The club is aware of the incident involving Eric Bieniemy’s family. Out of respect for their privacy, we won’t have a comment at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the matter in a news conference, offering condolences but providing no additional details.
Verbatim Quotes
- “BREAKING: Elijah Bieniemy, the son of Eric and Mia Bieniemy, has been charged with three felonies, per sources: • Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony • Malicious wounding • Discharging a firearm within a building,” — Ayre Pulli, USA today reporter
- “He was transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center where he was held without bond. The investigation is ongoing, and there is not believed to be any threat to the public.” — Ayre Pulli, USA today reporter
- “According to sources, Mia Bieniemy, 57, has been hospitalized,” — Nate Taylor
- “The club is aware of the incident involving Eric Bieniemy’s family. Out of respect for their privacy, we won’t have a comment at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.” — Kansas City Chiefs
