A former NFL player and now well-known chef has been shot during a suspected robbery in Maryland. Police are currently on the lookout for five suspects involved.

The incident occurred on Wednesday when the suspects attempted to rob Dorzon and a woman as they returned from dinner in Prince George’s County, near the Washington, D.C. area, as reported by the Hyattsville Police Department via Facebook. Thankfully, their injuries are not life-threatening.

Although the police did not name the victims initially, Prince George’s County Council member Wanika Fisher confirmed that one of the victims is Tobias Dorzon.

Dorzon has played running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans in the NFL and is currently the executive chef at Huncho House in Hyattsville.

In her statement, Fisher expressed her sadness and disappointment over the news that Dorzon was one of the victims in the robbery on Tuesday night in her district.

YSL News is looking into Dorzon’s current condition.

Wanika Fisher: ‘I look forward to seeing Chef Dorzon back in the kitchen’

Fisher praised Dorzon for his contributions to the community, stating he owns two excellent restaurants in Hyattsville and is a cherished member of the District 2 community.

“This terrible crime could not have happened to a more deserving person,” Fisher remarked, extending her heartfelt sympathies to him, the other victim, and their families, and wishing them a quick recovery. “We cannot allow this kind of senseless violence in our district or county.”

Additionally, Fisher recalled honoring Dorzon with a proclamation after he received the title of 2024 Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Maryland, making him the first chef from Prince George’s County to achieve this recognition.

“He is an incredibly gifted chef who has showcased our county on the national stage through various Food Network appearances,” Fisher added. “I demand justice for this terrible act and cannot wait to see Chef Dorzon return to his kitchen soon.”

Prior to establishing Huncho House, Dorzon served as the executive chef at NBA player James Harden’s restaurant, Thirteen, in Houston, Texas, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Hyattsville police: Suspects drove white SUV with a sunroof

Hyattsville police shared an update on X, indicating they have descriptions for four out of the five suspects and details about their vehicle, which is identified as “a white SUV featuring a sunroof and an unknown license plate.”

The four known suspects are described as men donning black hooded jackets. Three of them were seen with semi-automatic firearms, while the fourth was armed with a short-barrel rifle. They wore varying styles of pants, including two in light-colored jeans, one in dark pants with a white stripe, and the last in solid dark trousers, according to police reports.

The police continue to gather information on the fifth suspect.

The shooting occurred merely about two miles from Huncho House.

Learn More about Tobias Dorzon

Tobias Dorzon’s passion for cooking comes from his childhood experiences cooking alongside his father from West Africa, according to his biography on the restaurant’s website.

“His father emigrated from West Africa and raised Tobias in Maryland, where he could blend his cultural upbringing with the development of his culinary talents,” the biography explains. “With his training in Italian cuisine and a passion for various food styles, he aims to offer something new and welcoming to his hometown.”

Currently, Google’s listing shows that Huncho House is temporarily closed.