Elijah Bieniemy charged after mother Mia is shot

He faces three felony counts and is held without bond

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 271 min read

Police say the suspected shooter was Eric and Mia Bieniemy's 27-year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy. Elijah Bieniemy was Via @espn on X

What happened: Deputies found Mia Bieniemy with multiple gunshot wounds after responding to an Ashburn, Virginia, home at 7:32 p.m. Sunday. Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, faces malicious wounding and two firearm charges; Mia was in stable condition Monday.

Why it matters: Eric Bieniemy attended Chiefs practice Sunday but was absent from Monday's workout. Authorities said the shooting posed no continuing threat to the public.

What to watch: The investigation remains open as Elijah Bieniemy awaits court proceedings.

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