Son of Chiefs coach to undergo competency evaluation after allegedly shooting mother

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s adult son, who allegedly shot his mother at their Virginia home earlier this week, will undergo a competency evaluation to determine whether he can understand the legal proceedings against him.A judge in Loudoun County granted the defense attorney’s motion for a competency evaluation during a Thursday court hearing. A separate motion for a mental evaluation was temporarily withdrawn by the defendant’s counsel for now.Elijah Bieniemy, 27, allegedly shot his mother twice at their house in Ashburn, Virginia, on Sunday night. Mia Bieniemy, 57, survived the shooting after she was hospitalized for serious injuries. She was released from the intensive care unit on Wednesday, marking a positive sign for her recovery. The son was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. He 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 being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.The police investigation is ongoing. No motive for the attack has been provided, though his mental health may have been a factor.Elijah Bieniemy has been diagnosed with a “serious illness” in the past, his lawyer said. She noted his mental state at the time of the shooting will play a role in his defense.It remains to be seen whether the defendant completes a mental evaluation as the criminal case proceeds.A preliminary court hearing date was set for Aug. 31, but that was postponed to Sept. 9 pending the competency evaluation.WIFE OF KANSAS CITY CHIEFS COACH ERIC BIENIEMY SHOT AT VIRGINIA HOUSEThe Chiefs are scheduled to play the Denver Broncos on Sept. 14 in their first game of the 2026 NFL season.Eric Bieniemy was helping train the Chiefs in Missouri when the attack unfolded. The assistant coach left to be with his wounded wife. It is unclear when he will return to the training camp, according to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.