# Eric Bieniemy family shooting > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eric-bieniemy-family-shooting > Updated: 2026-08-18T16:43:42.000Z. Sources: 83. Developments: 4. On the night of July 26-27, 2026, 57-year-old Mia Bieniemy was shot multiple times inside her Ashburn, Virginia, home. She was hospitalized and later moved out of intensive care; she is reported to be on a “great road to recovery” and is making progress. Her 27-year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, was arrested at the scene and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling. He is being held without bond. Elijah is undergoing a mental-competency evaluation, and his preliminary hearing has been scheduled for September 9, 2026. Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, who was at training camp in Missouri when the incident occurred, initially flew home to support his family. During his absence, he remained involved by participating in practice streams and meetings via video conference. Pass-game coordinator Joe Bleymaier served as acting offensive coordinator. Eric Bieniemy has since returned to the team, noting that his wife gave him her blessing to return as his presence at home was becoming a distraction to the family. Authorities describe the shooting as a domestic matter. Prior to the incident, Elijah had called the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office on July 24, reporting that his parents were withholding firearms he claimed belonged to him and describing himself as a “certified UFC fighter.” A welfare-check request had also been logged in June following concerns from a college counselor. The investigation remains active. ## Claims - Eric Bieniemy remained with his family and missed the Chiefs’ first full‑squad training‑camp workout. (disputed by 6 sources) - Eric Bieniemy has returned to his role as offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. (disputed by 3 sources) - Bieniemy participated in team meetings and practices remotely while away from the team. (disputed by 2 sources) - Mia Bieniemy was shot multiple times at the family home in Ashburn, Virginia on July 26, 2026. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, was arrested at the scene and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Mia Bieniemy was moved out of the intensive‑care unit and is in stable condition. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said the organization supports Eric Bieniemy and that Mia Bieniemy is doing better. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Pass‑game coordinator Joe Bleymaier is serving as acting offensive coordinator while Eric Bieniemy is absent. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Elijah Zion Bieniemy is being held without bond, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for August 31. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Eric Bieniemy returns to Chiefs after wife's shooting in Virginia Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has returned to the team after his wife, Mia, was shot in Virginia. His son, Elijah, was arrested in connection with the incident. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eric-bieniemy-returns-to-chiefs-after-wifes-shooting-in-virginia ### 2026-08-05: Mia Bieniemy shot in Virginia; son Elijah Bieniemy charged with felonies Mia Bieniemy was shot at her Virginia home; son Elijah Bieniemy was arrested on felony gun charges after earlier calling police about withheld firearms. She is recovering and the case is ongoing. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mia-bieniemy-shot-in-virginia-son-elijah-bieniemy-charged-with-felonies ### 2026-07-29: Mia Bieniemy Recovering After Ashburn Shooting; Son Elijah Held Without Bond Mia Bieniemy, shot in Ashburn, VA, is out of ICU and stable; son Elijah arrested, charged, held without bond; Eric Bieniemy stays with family as Chiefs coach Andy Reid backs him. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eric-bieniemys-family-shooting-shocks-kansas-city-chiefs ### 2026-07-27: Mia Bieniemy Hospitalized After Son Elijah Charged in Virginia Shooting Mia Bieniemy was shot at her Virginia home and is in stable condition; her son Elijah was arrested and charged, held without bond, with a hearing set for Aug 31. Chiefs coach Andy Reid and the team have issued, 60 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eric-bieniemys-wife-shot-son-arrested-in-virginia-home --- Cite as: Eric Bieniemy family shooting. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/eric-bieniemy-family-shooting