Chiefs coordinator Eric Bieniemy's son won't face court until mental health evaluation after 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 on Monday after shooting his mother, Mia, who suffered "multiple gunshot wounds" at their home in Ashburn, Virginia on Sunday.Elijah was arrested on charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling, the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMA new court filing has Elijah’s public defender arguing the client "appears to suffer from significant mental health issues," according to The Athletic.The filing also said Elijah "does not appear able to assist in his own defense at the present time."ERIC BIENIEMY SON JAILED FOR SHOOTING HIS MOTHER WHILE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS COACH IS AWAY AT TRAINING CAMPThe mental-health competency evaluation has reportedly been granted, while a motion for a request for a mental-health evaluation was temporarily withdrawn.Elijah’s preliminary hearing is now set for Sept. 9 — days before the Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos on "Monday Night Football" to begin the 2026 NFL season.Chiefs head coach Andy Reid gave an update on Mia on Wednesday while addressing the media, saying "she’s doing great.""She’s doing better and great from where she was," Reid said at training camp.