The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been moved out of intensive care following a shooting at the couple’s Northern Virginia home, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reported Wednesday.
Mia Bieniemy, 57, is making steady improvement after sustaining gunshot wounds Sunday evening at the family’s residence in Ashburn, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Her adult son has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Reid, who has led the Chiefs to three Super Bowl victories, provided the update unprompted while discussing his team’s injury report at training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri.
“She’s doing great. She’s doing better and great from where she was, out of the ICU unit and making progress,” Reid told reporters. “So, we’re happy about that. EB is still with her and that part’s important that that stays in place.”
The couple’s 27-year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, was arrested and booked on suspicion of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. Authorities have classified the incident as a domestic disturbance but have not yet disclosed a possible motive.
According to a criminal complaint filed in support of the arrest, the suspect fired a .22-caliber Ruger, causing injuries to Mia Bieniemy’s left forearm and left shoulder, with a projectile traveling across her chest. Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman confirmed that Mrs. Bieniemy maintained sufficient presence of mind to call 911 herself despite her injuries.
Law enforcement response video captured the tense moments as deputies carried the wounded woman from the home while other officers, rifles drawn, advanced toward the residence on Northpark Drive where Elijah Bieniemy was taken into custody.
The younger Bieniemy remains in the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center with his next court appearance scheduled for August 31.
Eric Bieniemy, 56, holds one of professional football’s most prominent assistant coaching positions, directing the Kansas City offense that features quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. The Chiefs open their exhibition season on August 15 and begin regular season play on September 14.
Reid indicated that the team maintains regular contact with their offensive coordinator during this difficult period.
“We stay in touch with him, keep him abreast of everything that’s going on,” Reid said. “He’s got the tape, watching whatever spare time he’s got there.”
The timing of Eric Bieniemy’s return to the team remains uncertain as he attends to his wife’s recovery and family matters. The Chiefs organization has not issued additional statements beyond Reid’s comments at the training camp press conference.
This incident marks a troubling development for a coaching family that has been integral to Kansas City’s recent championship success. The Bieniemy family now faces both legal proceedings and a long recovery process as the football season approaches.
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