Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy reveals update on his wife’s condition… three months after she was shot by her son

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has revealed the latest on his wife Mia’s condition, three months on from a harrowing near-tragic incident in the family home.Mia was left with multiple gunshot wounds back in July after the couple’s youngest son Elijah, 27, shot her at their home in Ashburn, Virginia.Last month, it was revealed that the case is moving forward after Elijah underwent a psychological evaluation, with doctors determining that he is competent to receive counsel and understand the multiple charges against him.Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Eric was asked about Mia’s recovery and how she is coping with her injuries three months on from the horrific shooting.’You know what? She’s doing great,’ Bieniemy beamed in response to a question from Chiefs beat reporter Matt Derrick. ‘She actually went on the trip this weekend, she was on the wives’ trip.’She was a rock star, obviously. You know, I was just a has been. So she’s doing great. I appreciate you asking about her. Her rehab has been going great.  Eric Bieniemy has revealed that his wife’s condition is continuing to improve after the shooting Bieniemy’s wife Mia was shot at their family home, with their youngest son facing chargesSo she actually had an opportunity to come out here and hang out, and I’m sure I got on her nerves too.’Mia had been confined to Virginia as she continued to recover from her injuries, with the Chiefs’ bye week marking the first time she had traveled across the USA to their home in Kansas City, where Eric spends the football season.In the wake of the incident in July, Elijah was charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside of a dwelling.In a recent court filing, public defender Lorie O’Donnell said of Elijah: ‘The defendant appears to suffer from significant mental health issues.’Despite him going on to pass the psychological evaluation, it is still possible for his legal team to argue that he should be found not guilty by reason of insanity, attorney Jeff Mangeno revealed.When the emergency occurred, Eric was in Kansas City attending the team’s training camp, though he was immediately excused to travel and be with his wife.He returned two weeks later, revealing that Mia had given him her ‘blessing’ to be with the team.Eric Bieniemy delivered great news on Wednesday regarding his wife Mia and her rehab. She also joined the Chiefs’ wives on the trip to Seattle. pic.twitter.com/k58Qr1xwMj— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) October 29, 2026 Elijah Bieniemy, Eric and Mia’s son, was arrested and charged with three felonies The Chiefs offense has impressed so far this season, with the team winning its first five games’She is on a road to recovery,’ Bieniemy said in his first press conference back in Missouri. ‘She is doing great. It’s one of the main reasons why I’m back here because of her recovery. ‘She is truly a soldier. She’s a saint. It’s been incredible to watch, but I know I was driving her and a bunch of family members crazy in the house. ‘I was yelling at the screen, yelling at players, yelling at coaches – “What the hell are we doing?!” I’m yelling at myself, “Why would you put that play in!?”‘ Bieniemy said, smiling. ‘At the end of the day, I was making sure I was keeping up with what was going on. So she was like, “You have my blessing to leave”, so it was time to get back.’