The son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been arrested and charged with the shooting of his mother, Mia Bieniemy, authorities in Virginia said Monday.
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded late Sunday to a shooting in Ashburn, Virginia, where they found 57-year-old Mia Bieniemy with multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to a hospital and was in stable condition Monday.
Arrest and Charges
Elijah Zion Bieniemy, the 27-year-old son of the couple, was arrested in connection with the shooting. He has been charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. He is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.
Team Response
Eric Bieniemy was with the Chiefs at their practice in St Joseph, Missouri, earlier Sunday. He was not present for Monday's workout. The team said in a statement: “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.”
