Motion for competency evaluation granted for Eric Bieniemy’s son in mother’s shooting
Court documents say Elijah Bieniemy is accused of shooting his mother twice, and he faces up to 33 years in prison if convicted.
- Court appearances for Elijah Bieniemy, 27, were delayed Thursday pending a mental health evaluation following the shooting of his mother, Mia Bieniemy, at their Virginia home.
- Mia Bieniemy, 57, survived the shooting after being treated for serious injuries and was released from the intensive care unit on Wednesday in stable condition.
- Bieniemy faces charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. If convicted on all three counts, he faces up to 33 years in prison.
- Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy remains away from the team to support his family. Head coach Andy Reid said "it's important that he takes care of business" first.
- A preliminary hearing originally set for Aug. 31 was postponed to Sept. 9 following the judge's decision to grant a competency evaluation. The police investigation into the July 26 shooting remains ongoing.
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Son of Chiefs coach to undergo competency evaluation after shooting
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 A separate motion for a mental evaluation was temporarily withdrawn by th…
Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy’s son won’t face court until mental health evaluation after allegedly shooting mother
Elijah Bieniemy, the son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, won’t make a court appearance until he has completed a mental health competency evaluation, court records show.The 27-year-old was arrested Monday after allegedly shooting his mother, Mia, who sustained "multiple gunshot wounds" at their home in Ashburn, Virginia, Sunday.Elijah was arrested on charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a fel…
Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy's son won't face court until mental health evaluation after allegedly shooting mother
Elijah Bieniemy, son of Kansas City Chiefs coordinator Eric Bieniemy, must complete a mental health competency evaluation before his next court appearance in the shooting case.
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