NFL Player Turned Celebrity Chef and Companion Shot Multiple Times in Hyattsville, Maryland
Attacked While Returning 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 semiautomatic weapons, police said. The victims were hospitalized and are expected to survive.
The Victims
Tobias Dorzon, who was named Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Maryland last year, was one of the victims. Dorzon previously played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans, WTOP reported. He now owns two Hyattsville restaurants and hosts a cooking show.
The Attack
Just after 10 p.m. Tuesday, police say Dorzon and his female companion were returning home after dinner. They had just gotten out of a rideshare vehicle, a black Cadillac Escalade, when four people jumped out of a white SUV and opened fire.
Surveillance Video
Multiple cameras mounted on homes near Kirkwood Place captured the barrage of rapid gunfire. Someone can be heard screaming on the recording. The surveillance video obtained by NBC Washington shows 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.
Aftermath
Anna Valdez was watching election night returns when she heard the gunfire and looked out to see two people on the ground. She rushed out to help and told the female victim to sit down because she was injured. Dozens of shots were fired, and multiple cars were hit.
Investigation
After the shooting and robbery, the driver of the white SUV sped away with the four armed robbers inside, an escape seen on security camera video. News4 learned Thursday afternoon that police have found a vehicle they’re investigating for association with the brutal crime.
Reactions
"I want to see those responsible for this heinous act held accountable to the fullest extent of the law, and I look forward to seeing Chef Dorzon back in the kitchen soon," Prince George’s County Councilmember Wanika Fisher, who represents the area, said in a statement.
Conclusion
The attack on Tobias Dorzon and his companion is a shocking and disturbing incident that has left the community reeling. The perpetrators must be held accountable for their brutal actions, and the victims should receive all necessary support and care.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Tobias Dorzon and his companion?
A: They were shot multiple times by four gunmen who opened fire with semiautomatic weapons while they were returning home from a night out.
Q: What is Tobias Dorzon’s background?
A: Dorzon is a former NFL player who turned celebrity chef and owns two restaurants in Hyattsville, Maryland.
Q: What is the status of the investigation?
A: Police have found a vehicle they’re investigating for association with the brutal crime, but the perpetrators are still at large.
Q: What is the condition of the victims?
A: The victims are hospitalized and are expected to survive.
