Elijah Bieniemy, the adult son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, is set to undergo a competency evaluation after allegedly shooting his mother, Mia Bieniemy, at their home in Ashburn, Virginia, on July 30, 2026. A judge in Loudoun County approved the defense attorney's request for this evaluation during a court hearing on August 3, 2026. A separate motion for a mental evaluation was temporarily withdrawn by the defense.
Elijah Bieniemy, 27, faces three charges: use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, malicious wounding, and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. He is currently being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. Mia Bieniemy, 57, survived the shooting and was released from the intensive care unit on August 2, 2026, indicating progress in her recovery.
The police investigation is ongoing, and no motive for the shooting has been disclosed, although mental health issues may be considered in the case. Elijah Bieniemy has previously been diagnosed with a serious illness, according to his lawyer, who stated that his mental state at the time of the incident will be relevant to his defense. A preliminary court hearing, originally scheduled for August 31, 2026, has been postponed to September 9, 2026, pending the results of the competency evaluation.