Elijah Zion Bieniemy, the 27-year-old son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, has been arrested for allegedly shooting his mother, Mia, at the family's home in Ashburn, Virginia.
According to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, Elijah was taken into custody Sunday evening and is being held without bail.
He was charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling.
Authorities have not disclosed what led up to the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing.
Eric Bieniemy was in Missouri preparing for training camp when the incident occurred, far from the family's Virginia residence.
The Chiefs released a brief statement acknowledging the situation, saying, “The club is aware of the incident involving Eric Bieniemy’s family.
Out of respect for their privacy, we won’t have a comment at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.”
Elijah is one of Eric and Mia's two children. A mugshot of Elijah has been released following his arrest.
