NFL Player and Celebrity Chef Shot Multiple Times in Hyattsville, Maryland
Attack on the Way Home from Night Out
An NFL player turned award-winning celebrity chef and his companion were viciously attacked in Hyattsville, Maryland, on Tuesday as they were returning home from a night out. Both were shot multiple times by four gunmen who opened fire with automatic weapons, police said. They were hospitalized and are expected to survive.
Barrage of Gunfire, Scream Heard on Surveillance Video
Just after 10 p.m. Tuesday, police say Dorzon and his female companion were returning home. They had just gotten out of an Uber when four gunmen jumped out of a white SUV and opened fire. "Three of the males were armed with handguns, one was armed with what we believe is a short rifle of some sort," Hyattsville police chief Jarod J. Towers said.
Surveillance Video Shows Chaotic Scene
Multiple cameras mounted on homes near Kirkwood Place captured the barrage of rapid gunfire. Someone can be heard screaming on the recording. The gunfire began before the suspects made any sort of demands. "They just shot them?" NBC Washington asked. "Absolutely. No question," Towers said.
Suspects Rob Dorzon, Beg for His Life
In surveillance video obtained by NBC Washington, you can see the gunman then robbing Dorzon, who was lying in the street, as his companion limps to hide behind a nearby car. Dorzon can be heard begging for his life.
Neighbor Rushes to the Scene
Anna Valdez was watching election night returns when she heard the gunfire and looked out to see two people on the ground. "I didn’t even think. I just ran out," Valdez said. "I don’t know if I was going to help him because I don’t have any medical training, but I just wanted him to hear that, like, somebody was on the way, you know?" Valdez said she told the woman to sit down because she was injured.
Investigation Underway
Towers says investigators are now looking for the white SUV seen on video leaving Kirkwood Place after the shooting. "This is barbarous activity and conduct by violent criminals," Towers said.
About the Victim
Tobias Dorzon, who was named Chef of the Year in Maryland last year, played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans, WTOP reported. He now owns two Hyattsville restaurants, Huncho House and 1123 By Chef Tobias, and hosts a cooking show called "Timeout with Tobias" on ESPN and Hulu.
Conclusion
The attack on Dorzon and his companion is a shocking and disturbing incident that has left the community in shock. As the investigation is ongoing, authorities are working to identify the suspects and bring them to justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened to the victims?
A: Dorzon and his companion were shot multiple times by four gunmen who opened fire with automatic weapons.
Q: What is the status of the victims?
A: They were hospitalized and are expected to survive.
Q: What is the motive behind the attack?
A: The motive is currently unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.
Q: What is being done to identify the suspects?
A: Authorities are reviewing surveillance video and are looking for the white SUV seen on video leaving Kirkwood Place after the shooting.
