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Elijah Bieniemy allegedly shot mother Mia amid legal issues

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:05 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Elijah Bieniemy allegedly shot mother Mia amid legal issues

Summary

Elijah Bieniemy, son of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, is accused of shooting his mother Mia at their home in Ashburn, Virginia, on July 26. Prior to the incident, Elijah reportedly called police expressing frustration over his parents withholding his firearms. Following the shooting, Mia was critically injured but has since been moved out of ICU, while Elijah faces charges including malicious wounding and firearm-related offenses. A court appearance for Elijah was delayed to conduct a mental health competency evaluation, as his defense claims he has significant mental health issues.

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Status Watch

•Elijah Bieniemy is 27 years old and faces multiple charges.
•Mia Bieniemy is recovering from critical injuries.
•Elijah complained about parents withholding his guns days before the shooting.
•A mental health evaluation is pending for Elijah's defense.
•Eric Bieniemy has been away from the Chiefs since the incident.

Latest Updates

2:05 PMNBCSports.com — Report: Days before shooting, Eric Bieniemy's son said parents were withholding his firearms - NBC Sports
1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Days before shooting, Eric Bieniemy's son said parents were withholding his firearms
3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy complained of parents withholding his guns before shooting, per police report

What they're saying

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More details have recently emerged regarding the July 26 shooting of Mia Bieniemy, the wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
— NBCSports.comby Mike Florio

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More details have recently emerged regarding the July 26 shooting of Mia Bieniemy, the wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
— Yahoo Sports