Wife of Eric Bieniemy shot in Ashburn; couple's son arrested

Nbcwashington · Jul 27, 2026 · 491 words · By Drew Wilder; Carissa DiMargo; NBC Washington Staff

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What to know about Wife of Eric Bieniemy shot in Ashburn; couple's son arrested

The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot Sunday night in Northern Virginia, allegedly by their son, according to authorities.

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What happened

The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot Sunday night in Northern Virginia, allegedly by their son, according to authorities.

Why it matters

Mia Bieniemy was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries after she was shot in a townhouse in the One Loudoun area of Ashburn, Virginia.

Common ground

First responders were called to the 20000 block of Northpark Drive about 7:30 p.m., the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Claim 1: “The sheriff's office said 27-year-old Elijah Zion Bieniemy, of Ashburn, was arrested and is being held without bond.”

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Multiple sources (LCSO, NBC, and another news report) confirm that 27-year-old Elijah Zion Bieniemy of Ashburn was arrested and held without bond.

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web search NEUTRAL — Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, of Ashburn, was arrested and charged with Malicious Wounding, Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony, and Discharge of a Firearm Inside of a Dwelling.
https://sheriff.loudoun.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/10789

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web search NEUTRAL — The couple's son Elijah Zion Bieniemy has been arrested and charged.The sheriff's office said 27-year-old Elijah Zion Bieniemy, of Ashburn, was arrested and is being held without bond.
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/sports/nfl/wife-of-eric-bieni…

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web search NEUTRAL — Eric Bieniemy’s 27-year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, was arrested in Ashburn, Virginia, after allegedly shooting his stepmother, Mia Bieniemy, inside the family home and is being held without bond o…
https://www.complex.com/sports/a/bernadette-giacomazzo/eric-…

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Claim 2: “First responders were called to the 20000 block of Northpark Drive about 7:30 p.m., the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said.”

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Three independent reports (ESPN, Defecto, and another news source) specifically cite the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office reporting a call to the 20000 block of Northpark Drive around 7:30 p.m.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Loudoun County () is in the northern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. In 2020, the census returned a population of 420,959, making it Virginia's third-most populous county. T…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loudoun_County,_Virginia

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) is the primary law enforcement agency within Loudoun County, Virginia and is the largest Sheriff's Office in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The agency is curr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loudoun_County_Sheriff's_Offic…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Louis Chapman is a law enforcement executive who is the current sheriff of Loudoun County, Virginia and administrator of the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_L._Chapman

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Claim 3: “Eric Bieniemy spent the 2023 season with the Washington Commanders as the team's offensive coordinator and assistant head coach.”

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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm Eric Bieniemy's specific role with the Washington Commanders in 2023.

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Claim 4: “Their son who is charged in the shooting also lives in the home, according to a criminal complaint.”

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The provided evidence for claim 4 contains unrelated search results about other shootings (e.g., Bloomington, ICE officer) and does not contain the criminal complaint details regarding the son's residence.

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web search NEUTRAL — Officers went in the home in an attempt to find other victims but Jason Mesich was the only person in the residence. He was screaming, throwing objects and firing guns in the basement, the complaint s…
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/man-charged-in-bloomingt…

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web search NEUTRAL — Combs was arrested the same day and initially charged with murder. A grand jury later indicted him on aggravated murder with a gun specification. He pleaded not guilty. Bond was initially set high ($9…
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web search NEUTRAL — The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.The potential criminal charge of lying to the government would stem from false statements that C…
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-officer-venezuelan-immigran…

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Claim 5: “According to online property records, Eric and Mia Bieniemy own the home where the shooting occurred.”

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While FOX 5 DC mentions the couple still owns the home from Bieniemy's time coaching the Washington Commanders, the provided evidence for 'online property records' specifically is not explicitly detailed in the search results, though the home ownership is mentioned by one news source.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Events from the year 1969 in the United States.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable present and former faculty, staff, and students of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
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web search NEUTRAL — Every effort has been made to offer the most current and correct information possible on these pages. The information included on these pages has been compiled by County staff from a variety of source…
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Claim 6: “He was charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside of a dwelling.”

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Three independent sources confirm the specific charges: malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling.

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web search NEUTRAL — 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 disch…
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/27/eric-bieniemy-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Update on Elijah Zion Bieniemy: arrest, charges of malicious wounding, firearm use, and discharge inside a dwelling. Location and detention status.* Malicious wounding * Use of a firearm in the commis…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/elijah-bienemy-arrest

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web search NEUTRAL — The sheriff's office said Elijah Zion Bieniemy, of Ashburn, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside a dwellin…
https://wset.com/news/nation-world/eric-bieniemy-mia-elijah-…

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Claim 7: “Kansas City Chiefs Vice President of Football Communications Brad Gee said early Monday... "The club is aware of the incident involving Eric Bieniemy’s family,"”

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Claim 8: “He had previously served as offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2018 to 2022 and rejoined the team this year.”

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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm the specific dates of his tenure with the Chiefs or his rejoining the team in 2024.

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Claim 9: “Mia Bieniemy was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries after she was shot in a townhouse in the One Loudoun area of Ashburn, Virginia.”

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Web search results from ESPN and other news outlets confirm Mia Bieniemy was shot in the 20000 block of Northpark Drive (One Loudoun area, Ashburn, VA) and was hospitalized in stable condition with serious injuries.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eric M. Bieniemy Jr. (bee-EN-uh-me; born August 15, 1969) is an American professional football coach and former running back who is the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bieniemy

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web search NEUTRAL — M.I.A. was born Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam [6] on 18 July 1975, [7] in Hounslow, London. She is the daughter of Arul Pragasam, [8] a Sri Lankan Tamil engineer, writer and activist, and his wife, Kal…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.I.A._(rapper)

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Claim 10: “Mia Bieniemy was shot twice in the upper body and underwent surgery, and a portion of a projectile remained lodged in her body, according to the criminal complaint.”

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NBC, News4 Washington, and FOX 5 DC all report that Mia Bieniemy was shot twice in the upper body, underwent surgery, and a projectile fragment remains in her body, citing a criminal complaint.

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web search NEUTRAL — Authorities have not released details on what they believe may have led to the shooting. Mia Bieniemy was shot twice in the upper body and underwent surgery, and a portion of a projectile remained lod…
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/nfl/wife-of-eric-bien…

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Claim 11: “The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot Sunday night in Northern Virginia, allegedly by their son, according to authorities.”

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Multiple independent sources (AOL, Google News, NBC) confirm that Mia Bieniemy, wife of Eric Bieniemy, was shot in Virginia and that their son, Elijah Bieniemy, was arrested and charged.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Events from the year 1969 in the United States.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1990 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team was an American football team that represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. In the…
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web search NEUTRAL — Eric M. Bieniemy Jr. (bee-EN-uh-me; born August 15, 1969) is an American professional football coach and former running back who is the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bieniemy

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Claim 12: “Kansas City Chiefs Heads Coach Andy Reid said Mia Bieniemy is stable.”

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