Chiefs Coach Andy Reid updates: Bieniemy's wife out of ICU after alleged shooting

Mia Bieniemy, wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, has been moved out of the ICU after being shot twice in her Virginia home on Sunday, according to WLKY. One of the bullets struck her in the chest. Her son, Elijah Bieniemy, was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shared the update on Mia's condition on Wednesday, the first day of full-team training camp practice. He called her "one of God's good blessings" and a "saint," according to KCRA.
The shooting happened Sunday at the Bieniemy family home in Virginia. Mia was shot twice, with one wound to the chest. Her injuries were described as serious and she required surgery, according to WMUR. She has since been moved out of intensive care, a sign her condition is improving.
Elijah Bieniemy, the couple's son, was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting, according to KETV. Authorities have not publicly described a motive. The case is ongoing.
Reid addressed the media after Wednesday's practice. He said Mia is "out of ICU" and doing better. He spoke warmly about her character. "She's a saint," Reid said, calling her "one of God's good blessings," according to KOCO.
Reid kept his comments brief but emotional. He made clear the entire organization is behind the Bieniemy family during this time.
Eric Bieniemy is not at training camp while he attends to his family. Pass game coordinator Joe Bleymaier has stepped in to handle Bieniemy's duties, according to 4029tv. The Chiefs opened full-team camp on Wednesday in Kansas City.
It is unclear when Bieniemy will return to the team. The Chiefs have not set a timeline. The organization has not released a formal statement beyond Reid's comments to reporters, according to WAPT.
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