ASHBURN, VIRGINIA — Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, was arrested on July 27, 2026, in Ashburn, Virginia, and charged with multiple felonies after shooting his mother, Mia Bieniemy, at their home the previous evening. The incident left the 57-year-old victim hospitalized with serious injuries while her husband, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, remained with the team in Missouri.

Mia Bieniemy suffered multiple gunshot wounds during the incident at the residence on the 20000 block of Northpark Drive. She was shot twice and called 911 after the shooting occurred. Police arrived at the scene at approximately 7:32 p.m. ET on July 26, 2026, responding to the emergency call. She had called in – the mother, who we know – had called in the shooting, and it was involving the son, so that's where we're at right now, according to Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman.

Following the shooting, Mia Bieniemy was hospitalized with serious injuries. She underwent surgery, and medical reports indicate that a portion of a projectile remains lodged in her body. Despite the severity of the wounds, she is currently in stable condition.

Elijah Zion Bieniemy faces charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside of a dwelling. He is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. His arraignment took place on July 27, 2026, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 31, 2026.

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman provided details on the initial law enforcement response and the status of the investigation. He emphasized that the specifics of the event remain under review.

"We have to go through an entire investigation to find out exactly where everybody was, what everybody did, what prompted it, how it all transpired, but we're investigating right now," he said. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to the violence within the household.

Eric Bieniemy was attending Kansas City Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, on July 26, 2026, prior to traveling to Virginia. He is 56 years old and serves as the offensive coordinator for the NFL team. The couple purchased the Ashburn residence in July 2023, according to Loudoun County property records.

Law enforcement officials confirmed that the Bieniemy residence had no known history of police involvement. Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office confirmed no prior arrests or incidents at the Bieniemy residence, per a statement from Sheriff Mike Chapman. Court documents and police filings also indicate that Elijah Zion Bieniemy has no prior criminal records in Virginia.

"We don't know of any incidents before at that particular residence, as far as any prior arrests, I'm not aware of any, but we're going to conduct that research," he said. The sheriff noted that the investigation would include a review of any potential historical factors, though none were immediately apparent.

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office stated there is no believed threat to the public following the arrest. The incident appears to be isolated to the family members involved at the residence. Eric and Mia Bieniemy own the home where the shooting occurred.

The Kansas City Chiefs organization addressed the situation through a statement released by the team. "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," said Brad Gee, Kansas City Chiefs Vice President of Football Communications.

"Mia is stable, which is a plus. We all love EB, and you hate seeing those things happen," Reid said. The coach characterized Mia Bieniemy in positive terms while acknowledging the difficulty of the situation for those involved.

"She’s a saint, one of God’s good blessings. But things happen," Reid said. He emphasized the importance of allowing the family space to handle the personal crisis while the team continues its operations.

"I can’t get into details on it, but things happen sometimes, and Eric will work through it. He has a great support group here, as does his family, as needed, and we’ll just let time take care of it from there," she said. The head coach outlined the immediate staffing adjustments necessitated by Bieniemy's absence.

Andy she stated that Joe Bleymaier and Andy Heck will assume Eric Bieniemy's duties during his absence. This arrangement allows the coaching staff to maintain continuity while Bieniemy attends to family matters. She noted the team's capacity to adapt to the sudden change in personnel.

"We’ll be able to keep it moving here, but the most important thing is EB has an opportunity to spend some time there are take care of that business," she said. The statement confirmed that the team would support Bieniemy's need to be present during this period.

The arrest of Elijah Zion Bieniemy involves the family of a prominent NFL offensive coordinator, drawing attention to the personal challenges faced by high-profile sports figures. The incident occurred at a home purchased by Eric and Mia Bieniemy in July 2023, showing a recent investment in their family life that was disrupted by the violence. The lack of prior criminal records for Elijah Zion Bieniemy in Virginia and the absence of previous incidents at the residence, as confirmed by Sheriff Mike Chapman, suggest the event was not preceded by documented legal issues.

The legal process will continue with a preliminary hearing scheduled for August 31, 2026, following Elijah Bieniemy’s arraignment on July 27, 2026. The Kansas City Chiefs have prioritized family privacy while ensuring operational continuity through the temporary reassignment of duties to Joe Bleymaier and Andy Heck. The case remains under active investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, with authorities seeking to determine the specific motives and circumstances surrounding the shooting.