Mia Bieniemy, wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was shot at their home in Ashburn, Virginia, on Sunday night and hospitalized with serious injuries, according to ESPN and law enforcement sources.
The Loudoun County Police responded to a call on Northpark Drive at 7:32 p. m.
ET Sunday. Authorities confirmed a person was treated for serious injuries but did not disclose the identity.
Eric Bieniemy was present earlier Sunday at the Chiefs' training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, but was reportedly away from the team following the incident, according to USA Today Sports.
The Chiefs issued a brief statement to ESPN acknowledging awareness of the incident involving Bieniemy's family and expressing thoughts and prayers without further comment.
"The club is aware of the incident involving Eric Bieniemy's family," the team said. "Out of respect for their privacy, we won't have a comment at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with them."
Bieniemy returned to the Chiefs in 2026 as offensive coordinator after previously holding the role from 2018 to 2022.
He spent the 2023 season with the Washington Commanders and then coached running backs for the Chicago Bears in 2025.
In an interview with USA Today Sports published Monday morning, Bieniemy expressed readiness and focus on the team despite personal challenges.
"It was hard to pass up when the head man picks up the phone and says, 'B, let's get this thing going,'" Bieniemy said.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid praised Bieniemy's leadership and dedication.
"He's one of the more phenomenal guys I've been around as a leader of men," Reid said. "And he's doing that.
He's cranking, worked his tail off. Appreciate that.
Doesn't let anything slide by."
Bieniemy discussed the importance of building the offense step-by-step during training camp.
"We still have to put everything together," he said.
"Part of going to training camp is making sure we can fundamentally grow together as an offensive unit.
And then on top of that, just seeing exactly what we have…so we can figure out what's what.
We'll take it one step at a time."
"That's the only way you can do it. If not, if you're trying to skip steps.
We've got to make sure we can take care of today. That's all that matters."
