Eric Bieniemy Gives Enthusiastic Update on Wife Mia’s Health After Shooting

Eric and Mia Bieniemy on June 15, 2023 in Kansas CityCredit: Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via GettyNEED TO KNOWChiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said his wife Mia is “doing great” after she was shot in July“She was a rockstar,” Bieniemy said of his wife, who was allegedly shot by their 27-year-old son EricEric was arrested and charged with three felonies — use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, malicious wounding and discharging a firearm within a buildingKansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy called his wife, Mia, a “rockstar” months after she was allegedly shot by their son, Elijah, at their Ashburn, Va., home in July.During a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 29, Bieniemy told reporters his wife is “doing great.”“She actually went on a trip this weekend. She was on the wives’ trip. She was a rockstar.” He continued, “She’s doing great. I appreciate you asking about her. Her rehab has been going great.”Sharing that Mia “actually had an opportunity to come out here and hang out,” Bieniemy joked, “I’m sure I got on her nerves” during the trip.Eric and Mia Bieniemy on June 15, 2023 in Kansas CityCredit: Scott Winters/Icon SportswireMia has been recovering since she was shot in the left forearm and shoulder with a .22-caliber firearm on July 26 at the family’s Virginia residence, according to a criminal complaint obtained by ABC News. She was hospitalized following the incident.Elijah, 27, was arrested and charged with three felonies — use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, malicious wounding and discharging a firearm within a building — according to Loudoun County, Va. court documents obtained by PEOPLE.Following the shooting, the Chiefs offensive coordinator missed 11 practices to be in Virginia with Mia. He returned to Chiefs training camp on Monday, Aug. 10.One week after he returned to team, Bieniemy praised his wife’s strength while speaking with media.“She is on a road to recovery. Yes, she is doing great,” he said. “It’s one of the main reasons why I’m back here because of her recovery. She’s truly a soldier, she’s a saint, and it’s been incredible to watch.”Follow your favorite athletes on and off the field with PEOPLE’s free sports newsletter — sign up now!Similar to his comments on Thursday, Bienimy joked in August about getting on his wife’s nerves as she recovered. “I know I was driving her and a bunch of my family members crazy in the house,” he said with a laugh. “She was like, ‘You have my blessing to leave’. It was time to get back.”Read the original article on People