2 injured in PG County double shooting; the well-known chef Tobias Dorzon among them, says a council member

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

According to police, the shooting happened in the 2500 block of Kirkwood Place around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday night. Police say 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, a chef and owner of Huncho House in Hyattsville, Maryland, was recently named the 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 honor.

He has also appeared on FOX 5 DC’s Lion Lunch Hour a number of times along with 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 has been recognized for his culinary passion and commitment to the community. He has said he wants to continue to grow the county and give it something it never had.

Councilwoman Wanika Fisher released a statement about the shooting, saying Dorzon is 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 Tuesday night in my district.

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 could not have happened to a better person. I send my deepest condolences to him and the other victim as well as their families and friends and I wish them both a speedy recovery. We have no place for this kind of senseless violence in our district or our 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, the first chef from Prince George’s County 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 shows.

I want to see those responsible for this heinous act held accountable to the full 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 wearing a black hooded jacket, light jeans and a semi-automatic handgun. A man wearing a black hooded jacket, light jeans, black and yellow sneakers and a semi-automatic handgun. A man wearing a black jacket and dark pants with a white stripe and a short barreled rifle. A man wearing a black hooded jacket with dark pants and a semi-automatic handgun.

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

No word on the condition of the two victims who were shot.

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