Authorities are searching for five suspects after a robbery in Maryland left celebrity chef and Food Network star Tobias Dorzon with a gunshot wound.
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Details On ‘Food Network’ Chef Tobias Dorzon Shot During Robbery Attempt
On Tuesday, Nov. 5 an attempted robbery left a man and a woman wounded after gunfire broke out in Hyattsville, Maryland. In a statement subsequently shared on Facebook, Hyattsville authorities confirmed that they have descriptions of the four out of five suspects.
PEOPLE reports that both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and received treatment at the hospital. A local official confirmed that celebrity Chef Tobias Dorzon was one of the victims.
According to WBAL-TV, surveillance footage shows a person hiding behind a car as attackers approach another person on the ground. Shortly after, rapid gunfire rang out, followed by a woman screaming.
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, Prince George’s County Council member Wanika Fisher condemned the horrific act in a statement. She described Tobias Dorzon as a true friend and a respected member of the community.
“Chef Dorzon owns two amazing restaurants in Hyattsville, is a valued member of the District 2 community, and my dear friend. Such a horrible act couldn’t have happened to a better person,” Wanika Fisher explained.
The Celebrity Chef Reacts To The Shooting
After the incident, Tobias Dorzon thanked his supporters for their prayers and well wishes in an Instagram post. He also shared a screenshot of his own Threads post, “My God is the greatest & if you know me you know my favorite saying. I’m God’s favorite child 1 of 1.”
Tobias Dorzon has appeared on several popular ‘Food Network’ shows, including ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’ and ‘Tournament of Champions,’ per WBAL-TV. PEOPLE adds that Tobias also hosts ‘Timeout with Tobias’ on ESPN+ and Hulu. In addition to his TV career, he also owns Huncho House restaurant and 1123 By Chef Tobias
