Eric Bieniemy's son arrested following shooting at family home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, was taken into custody after allegedly shooting his mother, Mia Bieniemy, in their Ashburn, Virginia home on July 26. He faces several charges, including malicious wounding and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling, and is being held without bond. Mia is currently hospitalized but is reported to be in stable condition. Eric Bieniemy, the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator, was not present during the incident. The Chiefs have acknowledged the situation but refrained from commenting further, asking for privacy for the family. A preliminary hearing for Elijah Bieniemy is set for August 31, 2026.
- •Elijah Bieniemy charged with malicious wounding and firearm offenses.
- •Mia Bieniemy hospitalized with serious injuries; condition stable.
- •Eric Bieniemy was in Missouri during the shooting incident.
- •Chiefs have not commented further on the family situation.
- •Elijah's preliminary hearing scheduled for August 31, 2026.
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Eric Bieniemy Son Arrested In Virginia Home Shooting
"Inside the Virginia home shooting, the charges against Elijah Bieniemy, and what we know so far about Mia's condition and the family fallout.
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