Video obtained by Fox 5 DC shows the arrest of Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, following an alleged shooting Sunday night that injured his mother, Mia Bieniemy.
The incident occurred at the couple's home in Ashburn, Virginia. Responding deputies found an adult female suffering from multiple gunshot wounds around 7:32 p.m., according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Mia Bieniemy is currently in stable condition after being shot in the chest and arm, ESPN reported.
A neighbor told the news station that they heard two gunshots and a woman screaming. In the released video, five police cars are visible at the scene. Elijah Bieniemy is seen being handcuffed and checked for weapons by officers before they collect his phone and wallet. A mug shot of Elijah Zion Bieniemy was released by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
Elijah Zion Bieniemy faces charges including malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the 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. The sheriff's office stated that the investigation is ongoing.
The Kansas City Chiefs organization acknowledged awareness of the incident. "The club is aware of the incident involving Eric Bieniemy’s family," the Chiefs said in a statement. "Out of respect for their privacy, we won’t have a comment at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them."
Eric Bieniemy, the Chiefs' offensive coordinator, was at training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, at the time of the incident. He left the Chiefs' camp and did not attend practice on Monday. Bieniemy served as offensive coordinator in Kansas City from 2018-2022 and returned to the position for the 2026 season after a three-year absence.