Chiefs offensive coordinator's wife shot in Virginia; son arrested
Eric Bienieman's wife was wounded in a shooting in Ashburn, Virginia, and his 27-year-old son was taken into custody on multiple firearm charges.
A woman identified as the wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bienieman was shot multiple times Sunday evening in the 20000 block of Northpark Drive in Ashburn, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. Deputies from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded around 7:30 p.m. EDT, found the victim and transported her to a hospital with serious injuries.
Elijah Zion Bienieman, 27, was arrested at the scene and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. He was held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center on Monday.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the incident at a news conference, and a team spokesperson said the organization was aware of the situation but declined further comment, adding that “our thoughts and prayers are with them.” The Chiefs began the third day of training camp in St. Joseph on Monday, with Eric Bienieman having participated in Sunday’s practice.