Eric Bieniemy’s son reportedly contacted police about firearms two days before authorities responded to a shooting at the family’s Virginia home. Newly obtained records reveal what Elijah Bieniemy told officers during the earlier call. Elijah now faces three felony charges in connection with the shooting that seriously injured his mother, Mia Bieniemy.
New details emerge about Elijah Bieniemy’s police call before the alleged shooting
Elijah, 27, called the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office on July 24 to report that his parents had withheld firearms belonging to him, according to records obtained by The Athletic.
The police report states that Elijah claimed that “his parents are withholding his weapons.” They said that he felt unable to defend himself. He also described himself as a “certified UFC fighter.” However, that description reflected his statement to police and was not independently verified.
Elijah also told authorities that his parents required him to surrender the firearms if he wanted to continue living in their home. According to the report, they allowed him to retrieve the weapons when he wanted to visit a shooting range. Police classified the call as urgent but not life-threatening.
Two days later, deputies responded to the Ashburn residence after Mia personally called emergency dispatchers. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said officers found an adult woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and transported her to a hospital with serious injuries.
Authorities arrested Elijah in connection with the shooting. He faces charges of malicious wounding, using a firearm during the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling. He has not been convicted, and the sheriff’s office said its investigation remains active.
The Athletic also reviewed a separate June incident report. According to that record, a counselor from a remote college asked authorities to conduct a welfare check after expressing concern about Elijah. The report did not establish a medical diagnosis or explain what prompted the concern.
Court proceedings have since been postponed while Elijah undergoes a competency evaluation. Such an evaluation concerns whether a defendant can understand the proceedings and assist in his defense. It does not determine guilt. His preliminary hearing is now scheduled for Sept. 9.
Meanwhile, Mia has left intensive care and continues to recover. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid previously shared an encouraging update about her condition while emphasizing that Eric should remain focused on his family.
Neither Eric nor Mia has publicly addressed the newly disclosed police call. Authorities have not said whether the July 24 complaint played any role in the events two days later.
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