A suspect has been arrested in connection with the violent shooting of Food Network chef Tobias Dorzon, seven months after the brutal attack, The U.S. Sun has confirmed.
Devin Spivey, 21, of Maryland, was taken into custody on June 30 and faces 18 charges related to the armed robbery and shooting of Dorzon, 40, which occurred on November 5, 2024.
Ambushed and Robbed After Dinner
According to reports from WJLA, Spivey allegedly tailed Dorzon’s Uber from a Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Washington, D.C., to a location in Hyattsville, Maryland around 10 p.m.
When Dorzon and a woman exited the car, they were ambushed and shot by multiple suspects, who then fled with $100,000 in valuables in a stolen white Infiniti EX35.
Spivey has been ordered held without bail.
Celebrity Chef Speaks Out
Dorzon, known for his appearance on Food Network’s Tournament of Champions, has been recovering from multiple gunshot wounds and shared a powerful statement following news of the arrest.
“I know people might expect me to say a lot today… but truthfully, I don’t have much to say,” he wrote on Instagram.
“Because how do you put words to something like this?”
He continued, describing the mental and physical toll of recovery.
“There’s no training for getting shot. No script for learning how to live with it… Rehab has been rough. Waking up in pain. Adjusting to a body that doesn’t move like it used to.”
Despite the trauma, Dorzon said he is grateful to be alive.
“God had His hand on me that night. He covered me. And I thank Him every single day for keeping me here.”
Still Cooking, Still Standing
The former NFL player, who once suited up for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans, has since become a rising star in the culinary world.
He now owns:
- Huncho House in Hyattsville, MD
- Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge in Washington, D.C.
- Thirteen in Houston, TX (in partnership with NBA star James Harden)
“I’m still here. Still standing. Still cooking. Still chasing greatness,” Dorzon declared.
“We’re not done yet. Not even close.”
A Community Rallies Behind Him
Since the shooting, Dorzon has kept fans updated on his grueling recovery journey, sharing images of hospital stays, therapy sessions, and using a walker.
“To everyone who’s prayed for me, checked on me, loved on me—thank you. That love kept me alive too.”
As the investigation continues and more details emerge, Dorzon remains focused on healing — and his mission to become one of the greatest chefs in America.
