2 injured in double shooting in PG County; Among them is celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon, says council member

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Maryland – Two adults, including celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon, were shot during an attempted armed robbery in a Prince George’s County neighborhood.

According to police, the shooting occurred Tuesday night around 10:15 p.m. in the 2500 block of Kirkwood Place. According to police, four suspects attempted to rob a man and a woman as they returned from dinner. The two were both shot and taken to the hospital for their injuries.

Dorzon, chef and owner of Huncho House in Hyattsville, Maryland, was recently named 2024 Maryland Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Maryland. He is the first chef from Prince George’s County to receive this award.

He also appeared several times on FOX 5 DC’s Lion Lunch Hour as well as several Food Network shows such as Chopped, Tournament of Champions and Guy’s Grocery Games. He currently hosts “Time Out with Tobias” on ESPN+ and Hulu.

Dorzon was recognized for his culinary passion and community involvement. He has said he wants to continue to grow the county and give it something that never was.

Councilmember Wanika Fisher released a statement regarding the shooting, saying Dorzon was a valued member of the District 2 community and a dear friend of his. Read the full statement below:

“I am disheartened and saddened by the news that Prince George’s County restaurant owner Tobias Dorzon was one of two people shot during an attempted robbery in my county on Tuesday evening.

Chef Dorzon owns two amazing restaurants in Hyattsville, is a valued member of the District 2 community, and is my dear friend. Such a terrible act could not have happened to a better person. I extend my deepest condolences to him and the second victim, as well as their families and friends, and wish them both a speedy recovery. We have no place for this type of senseless violence in our district or county.

Earlier this year, I had the honor of recognizing Chef Dorzon with a proclamation after he was named 2024 Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Maryland, becoming the first Prince George’s County chef to receive the award. He is an extremely talented chef who has represented our county on the national stage while appearing on several Food Network programs.

I want those responsible for this heinous act to be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law, and I look forward to seeing Chef Dorzon back in the kitchen soon.”

Police have released a description of four of the five suspects involved in the shooting. A man was wearing a black hooded jacket, light-colored jeans and carrying a semi-automatic pistol. A man was wearing a black hooded jacket, light-colored jeans, black and yellow sneakers and carrying a semi-automatic pistol. A man was wearing a black jacket and dark pants with a white stripe and was carrying a short-barreled rifle. A man was wearing a black hooded jacket, dark pants and carrying a semi-automatic pistol.

The vehicle involved is described as a white SUV with a sunroof and an unknown tag.

There is no information about the condition of the two victims who were shot.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the police.