Tobias Dorzon Shot, police are looking for 5 suspects for attempted robbery

Famous chef Tobias Dorzon was shot during an attempted robbery and police are hunting for five suspects in Hyattsville, Maryland.

The incident took place on November 5, according to a Facebook post shared by Hyattsville Police. Authorities arrived at the scene of a “double shooting” where an attempted robbery occurred against a man and a woman returning from dinner. The message initially said there were four potential subjects involved.

The pair were shot and taken to hospital. Law enforcement said it was believed the injuries the pair suffered were “not life-threatening.”

While Dorzon was not initially named as one of the victims by authorities, City Councilor Wanika Visser revealed that the Food Network star, 39, was involved in the incident.

“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 district Tuesday night,” Fisher said in an interview Statement of November 6. “Chef Dorzon owns two great restaurants in Hyattsville, is a valued member of the District 2 community and my dear friend.”

She continued: “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 to their families and friends, and I wish them both a speedy recovery.”

Hyattsville police later updated their statement, revealing that there were now five potential perpetrators and that they were in the process of locating a white SUV with a sunroof and an unknown tag.

Dorzon later released a statement about the incident through his restaurant 1123’s official Instagram page to let fans and customers know he was doing well.

“Thank you for the overwhelming love during this challenging time. I am incredibly grateful to be on the road to recovery, and my heart is overflowing seeing your posts,” the chef wrote. “While this incident has shaken us, my team is stronger than ever and our doors remain open to serve you the food we love to make.”

He added that if anyone wanted to support him during this difficult time, he or she was more than welcome his restaurant and ‘enjoy a meal’.

Dorzon has appeared on several films Food Network showsincluded Minced meat, Tournament of champions And Guy’s grocery shopping games. Before following his passion for food, Dorzon played professional football with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans. While in the NFL, Dorzon attended culinary school during the 2012 offseason. Six years later he opened his first restaurant Union District Oyster Bar and Lounge in Washington DC