Overview
- Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, was arrested on charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling after the July 26 shooting at the family home.
- Court filings and Elijah’s public defender say he appears to suffer from significant mental health issues, and a judge has ordered a competency evaluation that has delayed his preliminary hearing to Sept. 9.
- Mia Bieniemy was shot in the left forearm and left shoulder with a .22-caliber firearm, underwent surgery, and has been reported as stable and out of the ICU as she recovers.
- Eric Bieniemy has remained with his family and has been checking in remotely with the Chiefs, while pass game coordinator Joe Bleymaier and offensive line coach Andy Heck have taken on his day-to-day duties at camp.
- Investigators have not disclosed a public motive, police records show prior welfare-check contacts involving the household, and the paused court proceedings mean key questions about the case will wait on the outcome of the competency review.