Kansas City Chiefs Coach's Son in Custody After Mother Shot at Home — What the 911 Call Revealed

Police say the investigation is still unfolding, but new details — including who made the 911 call and new remarks from the Chiefs — are offering a clearer picture of the family's ordeal.

A domestic shooting inside the Virginia home of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has left his wife hospitalized, his son behind bars, and investigators piecing together what happened inside the family's home.

Authorities say the shooting occurred Sunday evening, July 26, 2026, at the Bieniemy family's residence in Ashburn, Virginia. Deputies responding to the home found a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and arrested the suspected shooter inside the residence.

According to ABC 7-WJLA, Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman said deputies were dispatched to the home at about 7:32 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.

"When we responded, we found that there had been a victim of a gunshot wound," Chapman said during a news briefing. "She had received multiple gunshot wounds, two actually."

Chapman said deputies found the suspect inside the home and arrested him. Authorities later identified the suspect as Elijah Zion Bieniemy, Eric and Mi's 27-year-old son.

Chapman described the incident as family-related and said investigators believe it was an isolated event. "Yeah, it's apparently a domestic issue. So there's no threat to the community," Chapman said.

One Detail About the 911 Call Answered an Early Question

One of the clearest new details to emerge involved the call that first brought deputies to the family's home. According to the New York Post, citing Chapman, it was Mia herself who called 911 after she was allegedly shot.

During his briefing, Chapman described the case as a "domestic disturbance" involving family members but declined to discuss what happened before the shooting or whether an argument had taken place.

Andy Reid Says the Chiefs Are Focused on Supporting Eric

As investigators continued their work in Virginia, Eric left the Kansas City Chiefs' training camp to be with his family.

ESPN reported that Eric departed the team's training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, shortly after the shooting. Head coach Andy Reid said there is no timetable for his return, and pass game coordinator Joe Bleymaier will oversee Eric's responsibilities while he is away.

Eric returned to Kansas City before the 2025 season after coaching stops with the Washington Commanders, UCLA, and the Chicago Bears. He previously spent a decade with the Chiefs, helping the franchise win two Super Bowls before leaving following the 2022 season.

When the move became official in January 2026, the Chiefs announced his return on Instagram, sharing a collage of photos of Eric on the sideline with the caption, "EB is back in KC. Let's get to work 🤝." The post quickly drew thousands of likes and supportive comments from fans celebrating his return to Kansas City.

Addressing reporters Monday in comments broadcast by KMBC 9, Reid said the organization's thoughts and prayers were with Eric and his family. While declining to discuss details of the shooting, he stressed that football was secondary as Eric focused on being with his loved ones.

Reid said the Chiefs are giving Eric all the time he needs away from the team and expressed confidence that he has a strong support system both within the organization and at home as his family navigates the aftermath of the shooting.

Asked how players and coaches have responded, Reid said the news has weighed heavily on everyone inside the building. "We all love EB," Reid said. "You hate seeing those things happen. Real life."

Reid also praised Mia, describing her as "one of God's good blessings" and "a saint," underscoring how highly she is regarded by those who know the Bieniemy family.

Mia Remains Hospitalized as Investigators Continue Their Work

Following the news conference, Chapman said the victim's injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

"No," Chapman said. "From what we understand, she's in stable condition at the hospital and her husband is with her. I mean, and her husband is obviously connected with the Kansas City Chiefs, and so that's why this is big news here."

Chapman said detectives are continuing to collect evidence while Mia receives medical treatment.

ESPN, citing sources familiar with the investigation, reported that Mia was shot in the chest and arm. Authorities have publicly confirmed only that she suffered multiple gunshot wounds and remain focused on determining exactly what happened inside the family's home.

Chiefs reporter Nate Taylor of The Athletic also shared Reid's update from Chiefs training camp, writing on X that Mia was stable, which he described as "a plus," while adding that the organization's thoughts and prayers were with Eric and his family.

Reid later expanded on that update during a media conference.

"I would say yes," Reid said when asked whether Mia's condition appeared encouraging. "We'll see here. I mean, this is fresh, so we'll just see how things go, but the fact that she's in stable condition, I think, is a positive for what it could be."

Video Shows Elijah Being Escorted Away in Handcuffs

FOX 5 DC reporter Bob Barnard shared the footage on X, showing Elijah being escorted from the Ashburn neighborhood by Loudoun County Sheriff's deputies shortly after his arrest.

The video opens with several deputies walking Elijah away from the home and across a quiet residential street lined with detached houses, sidewalks, and parked vehicles.

With his hands cuffed behind his back, Elijah walks between deputies, who remain close on either side as they guide him toward a marked sheriff's SUV parked along the curb.

Elijah is wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt beneath a dark jacket, tan pants, and dark shoes. Throughout the walk, his head remains lowered, and he appears to look toward the ground rather than at the deputies or nearby homes. His pace is steady, and he does not appear to speak or resist as deputies escort him toward the waiting vehicle.

After reaching the SUV, deputies pause briefly beside the rear passenger door before placing Elijah inside. The aerial footage does not include audio, and no interaction between Elijah and deputies can be heard.

Barnard also reported that a neighbor told FOX 5 they heard two gunshots followed by a woman screaming shortly before deputies arrived at the home. The footage quickly spread across social media, prompting reactions from people following the case.

One X user wrote, "Looks like mental illness." Another user commented, "He looks crazy!" A third user posted, "Wow - just so disturbing - can't see an oz of remorse or any emotion on his face at all. Heartbreaking. Prayers to the entire Bieniemy family."

Elijah Remains in Custody as Detectives Continue Their Investigation

Authorities charged Elijah with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling.

Chapman said Elijah was taken into custody at the scene and remains held without bond while investigators continue gathering witness statements, reviewing evidence, and reconstructing what happened before the shooting.

According to USA Today, Elijah was transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, where he was arraigned Monday morning, July 27. According to online court records cited by the publication, he is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on August 31.

The newspaper also reported that, if convicted on all three charges, Elijah could face up to 33 years in prison under Virginia law. The most serious charge, malicious wounding, carries a sentence of five to 20 years in prison, while discharging a firearm inside a dwelling is punishable by two to 10 years.

A conviction for using a firearm in the commission of a felony also carries a mandatory minimum three-year prison sentence that would be served consecutively to any punishment imposed for the underlying felony. The charges are allegations, and Elijah is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Chapman added that investigators were not aware of any previous incidents at the residence but said detectives are continuing to review all available evidence.