Wade Son Arrested
Zaire Wade, Dwyane Wade's Son, Arrested in Burbank on Felony Domestic Violence Allegations
Key Points
The 911 call that triggered the incident was around 5:30 a.m. Sunday to a Burbank home, with responders finding a woman who had facial and body lacerations; paramedics evaluated her on scene and she was not transported to a hospital.
Beyond the arrest details, coverage highlights Zaire Wade’s basketball journey: Sierra Canyon School alumnus who pursued pro basketball, including a season with the Salt Lake City Stars in the G League and overseas stints in South Africa (Cape Town Tigers in BAL) and Macau.
The coverage also notes a public family backdrop, including Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union having spoken publicly about supporting their family through the spotlight.
Zaire Wade, the 24-year-old son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, was arrested in Burbank, California at around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, on suspicion of felony domestic violence, criminal threats, and false imprisonment. Burbank Police found a woman with lacerations on her face and body at the home. Officers also recovered a handgun from the scene and issued an emergency protective order against Wade.
Wade posted a $50,000 bond and was released by late that morning. The case was forwarded to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for review. No formal charges have been filed as of June 27, and the identity of the woman involved has not been made public. The story did not become national news until Friday, June 26, when reporters reviewed Burbank Police Department records, according to MyNewsLA.
What Officers Found at the Burbank Home
Police responded to a 911 call reporting a woman screaming inside a Burbank residence. When officers arrived, they found Zaire Wade and an unidentified woman at the scene. The woman had lacerations on both her face and body. Paramedics evaluated her on site, but she was not taken to a hospital, according to MyNewsLA.
Detectives recovered a handgun from the home during their investigation. The Burbank Police Department has not confirmed whether the weapon was brandished, but Rolling Out notes that its presence significantly factors into how prosecutors assess the danger level of the alleged incident. An emergency protective order — valid for five to seven days — was issued against Wade before his release.
Three Felony Charges and What Each One Means
Wade was booked on three felony counts under California law. Felony domestic violence means willfully injuring a partner in a way that leaves a mark. That charge alone carries up to four years in state prison. Criminal threats means threatening to kill or seriously injure someone. False imprisonment means unlawfully stopping someone from leaving, according to Rolling Out.
Some early arrest logs reviewed by EURweb referenced "attempted murder" in summary notes. However, the official Burbank Police booking records list only the three charges above. No weapons charge has been filed. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office can still choose to file the charges as booked, downgrade them to misdemeanors, or reject the case entirely.
Zaire Wade's Basketball Career Before the Arrest
Zaire Wade grew up in the spotlight as Dwyane Wade's eldest son. He attended Sierra Canyon School and turned down college offers from programs like DePaul and Nebraska to pursue professional basketball, according to Fadeaway World. In 2021, he was drafted 10th overall in the G League Draft by the Salt Lake City Stars, an affiliate of the Utah Jazz.
He later played for the Cape Town Tigers in the Basketball Africa League and the Macau Black Bears in Asia. In early 2026, Wade publicly said he wanted to return to college basketball, claiming he still had four years of eligibility. This arrest may now complicate that path. Most Division I programs have strict conduct policies around domestic violence allegations, according to That Grape Juice.
Family Has Not Spoken; DA Decision Still Pending
Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union have not released any public statement about the arrest as of June 27. Both have been outspoken in the past about supporting their family through public attention. Rolling Out notes they were recently seen at high-profile events projecting a unified family image.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is now reviewing the case. Prosecutors have the power to file charges, reduce them, or drop the case. A hearing date has not yet been scheduled. Zaire Wade has not been convicted of any crime. He is currently free on his $50,000 bond while the review continues, according to EURweb.
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