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Chef Tobias Dorzon, a Food Network star and former NFL player, was injured in a shooting during an apparent robbery in Maryland. Known for his Southern-inspired cuisine, Dorzon was an innocent bystander when robbers targeted a couple in the area. Fortunately, he survived the attack but required immediate medical treatment. Police are actively investigating the incident, and they have released descriptions of the suspects and the vehicle involved, urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Hyattsville Police Department released a statement on social media, stating that they were searching for five individuals involved in the November 5th incident. The police confirmed they had descriptions of four of the suspects.
“We now have descriptions of four out of the five suspects in the shooting on Nov. 5 that wounded two,” the department said in the Facebook post.
Authorities explained that the shooting occurred after a man and a woman were returning from dinner and were targeted in an attempted robbery. Both individuals were shot, though their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, according to the police. They were both transported to the hospital.
Surveillance footage from the scene reportedly shows one of the suspects hiding behind a car while the others approached the injured individuals. The footage also captured rapid gunfire and the screams of a woman.
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Dorzon's Food Network
Dorzon, who owns the restaurants Huncho House and 1123 by Chef Tobias, is known for his appearances on Food Network shows such as Chopped, Tournament of Champions, and Guy’s Grocery Games. He is also a former NFL player, having played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans, as well as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League.
Following the shooting, Dorzon expressed his gratitude to those concerned about his well-being. “I’m still here thank you to everyone for the prays see y’all soon,” he wrote in an Instagram post.
In another post on Threads, Dorzon shared a screenshot with a message that read, “My God is the greatest & if you know me you know my favorite saying. I’m Gods favorite child 1 of 1.”
From the NFL to the Kitchen
Dorzon had a brief but notable career in the NFL, playing for the Washington Football Team (now the Washington Commanders). However, after his time on the field, Dorzon reinvented himself as a celebrated chef, earning a reputation for his bold Southern flavors. His culinary talent and engaging personality quickly made him a favorite among food enthusiasts and viewers of his TV appearances. His rise in the culinary world has made him a household name, but his transition from sports to the kitchen is just part of his remarkable story.
