Andy Reid provides update on wife of Eric Bieniemy, who was allegedly shot by own son
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has given an update on Mia Bieniemy, the wife of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, after she was allegedly shot by her own son earlier in the week. Reid confirmed she has been moved out of intensive care, offering some reassurance following a shocking incident that has shaken the Chiefs organisation ahead of the new season.
Elijah Bieniemy, the 27-year-old son of Eric and Mia Bieniemy, has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting, which took place in Ashburn, Virginia. Mia was found with multiple gunshot wounds but is reported to be in stable condition, having since been discharged from intensive care. Reid publicly expressed his support for the Bieniemy family in the wake of the incident.
- Andy Reid says Mia Bieniemy is out of ICU
- Her son, Elijah Bieniemy, 27, charged over the shooting
- Incident occurred in Ashburn, Virginia; Mia now stable
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Eric Bieniemy is the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the most prominent teams in American football. Earlier this week, his wife Mia was shot multiple times at their home in Ashburn, Virginia, in an incident that shocked the Chiefs organisation ahead of the new season.
The couple's son, Elijah Bieniemy, aged 27, has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting. Mia was found with multiple gunshot wounds, though she is now reported to be in stable condition and has recently been moved out of intensive care.
Head coach Andy Reid has publicly expressed support for the Bieniemy family. The incident has drawn attention given Eric Bieniemy's prominence in the NFL and his senior role with one of the league's most successful teams.