Report: Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy's wife shot by son

Field Level Media|published: Mon 27th July, 11:42 2026

Nov 7, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy looks on during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy's wife is hospitalized in stable condition in Virginia after being shot by the couple's son in their home on Sunday night, ESPN reported.

A woman identified by ESPN's sources as Mia Bieniemy, 57, was being treated for "serious injuries" in Loudoun County, where a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said police responded to a call at 7:32 p.m. ET Sunday in Ashburn, Va.

The Chiefs said they are aware of the incident involving the family of their 56-year-old assistant coach, who was with the club for training camp on Sunday in St. Joseph, Mo., but was not in attendance on Monday.

Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, was arrested on charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling, according to the sheriff's office. He is being held without bond.

Eric Bieniemy rejoined head coach Andy Reid's staff in January after previous stints with Kansas City as the running backs coach (2013-17) and offensive coordinator (2018-22). He helped the Chiefs win Super Bowls LIV and LVII.

He coached the Chicago Bears' running backs in 2025 and previously served as the OC for UCLA (2024), the Washington Commanders (2023) and his alma mater Colorado (2011-12).

--Field Level Media

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