Report: Wife of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy was shot on Sunday night at their home in Virginia
Mia Bieniemy, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was hospitalized after being shot at their Virginia home. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the Chiefs organization has acknowledged the situation.
Why it matters
The incident involves a high-profile figure in the NFL, drawing significant public and media attention to a serious criminal matter.
The wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was reportedly shot on Sunday night at the couple’s home in Virginia.
Nate Taylor of ESPN reports, citing unnamed sources, Mia Bieniemy has been hospitalized following the incident. Taylor adds that police in Loudoun County, Virginia, have confirmed a person was being treated for “serious injuries.” The authorities did not disclose the victim’s identity.
Eric Bieniemy is in Missouri, for Chiefs training camp.
Via Taylor, the Chiefs said in a statement they are “aware of the incident involving Eric Bieniemy’s family.” The Chiefs released no other details.
Bieniemy returned to the Chiefs as offensive coordinator in 2026. He had served in that role from 2018 through 2022.
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