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Celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon focused on recovery after shooting in Maryland

By FOX 5 DC Digital Team
Published  February 4, 2025 9:33pm EST
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Celebrity Chef Tobias Dorzon on his road to recovery after shooting

In an interview on FOX 5's "Lion Lunch Hour," Dorzon reflected on his recovery, saying the physical challenges have been tough, but the mental struggle has been even harder.

The Brief

    • Celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon is recovering after being shot in an attempted armed robbery in November.
    • Dorzon and a woman were attacked by four suspects in Prince George’s County and hospitalized for their injuries.
    • He spoke about his recovery on LION Lunch Hour, saying the mental challenges have been tougher than the physical ones.
    • Despite the attack, Dorzon remains focused on his culinary career and recently returned to the kitchen with his team.

Celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon is sharing his journey to recovery after being shot during an attempted armed robbery in November.

The backstory:

Dorzon, a well-known chef and owner of Huncho House in Hyattsville, was one of two victims shot in the 2500 block of Kirkwood Place on November 5, 2024. Police say four suspects attempted to rob Dorzon and a woman as they returned from dinner. Both were transported to the hospital for their injuries.

In an interview on FOX 5's "LION Lunch Hour," Dorzon reflected on his recovery, saying the physical challenges have been tough, but the mental struggle has been even harder.

"Just learning how to walk again," Dorzon said. "But, you know, just being an ex-athlete, it’s easier to put the physical part together. It’s the mental part — just being able to deal with the day-to-day and feel confident within yourself to get back out there and push to do what you love to do."

Dorzon, who was recently named the 2024 Maryland Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Maryland, has made several appearances on Chopped, Tournament of Champions, and Guy’s Grocery Games. 

He currently hosts Time Out with Tobias on ESPN+ and Hulu.

Despite the attack, he remains focused on his passion for cooking and giving back to the community. He described a recent moment of progress — standing alongside his team in the kitchen for the first time since the shooting.

"Something just woke me up Saturday," Dorzon said. "I had enough strength to be able to stand with my team for about 30 minutes this past weekend. It was something that was fun. I felt like me being there with them helped the energy in the room."

Prince George’s County police have released descriptions of four suspects involved in the shooting. They are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Chef Tobias Dorzon injured in double shooting; suspects still on the loose.

Police in Maryland are still searching for the gunmen who opened fire at a popular chef in Hyattsville. He was one of two victims hit during an attempted robbery.

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