Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy’s son won’t face court until mental health evaluation after allegedly shooting mother
Elijah Bieniemy, the son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, won’t make a court appearance until he has completed a mental health competency evaluation, court records show.
The 27-year-old was arrested Monday after allegedly shooting his mother, Mia, who sustained “multiple gunshot wounds” at their home in Ashburn, Virginia, Sunday.
Elijah was arrested on charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling, the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release.
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A new court filing has Elijah’s public defender arguing Elijah “appears to suffer from significant mental health issues,” according to The Athletic.
The filing also said Elijah “does not appear able to assist in his own defense at the present time.”
The mental health competency evaluation has reportedly been granted, while a motion for a request for a mental health evaluation was temporarily withdrawn.
Elijah’s preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 9, days before the Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football” to begin the 2026 NFL season.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid gave an update on Mia Wednesday while addressing the media, saying “she’s doing great.”
“She’s doing better and great from where she was,” Reid said at training camp. “Out of the ICU unit, happy about that. EB is still with her. That part’s important.”
After the arrest, Elijah was transported to the Loudon County Adult Detention Center, where he is being held without bond.
The Chiefs’ coaches and the team report to camp at Missouri Western State’s campus Friday after veterans reported Tuesday.
The 56-year-old Bieniemy returned to the Chiefs as their offensive coordinator this offseason following time with the Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears and UCLA.
As offensive coordinator in Kansas City from 2018-22, Bieniemy oversaw one of the league’s most productive offenses while winning Super Bowls during his tenure.
OutKick’s Armando Salguero and Fox News’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.
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