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Court delays for son of Chiefs coach accused of shooting his mom delayed pending mental health check
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk DAVE SKRETTA, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He is 27 years old and his father, Eric Bieniemy, is the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs.
A court case involving the son of a Kansas City Chiefs coach has been delayed. The son, Elijah Bieniemy, was arrested in connection with a shooting at his family's home in Virginia. His mother was the victim of the shooting, which occurred on a Sunday.
The delays are pending a mental health evaluation for Elijah Bieniemy. He is 27 years old and his father, Eric Bieniemy, is the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. Further details about the case are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the shooting.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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