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Zaire Wade Arrested on Felony Domestic-Violence Charges in Burbank
6/28/2026, 12:47:30 AM
Arrest of Zaire Wade in Burbank
On the morning of June 21, Burbank police responded to a 911 call reporting a woman screaming inside a residence. Officers arrived at approximately 5:30 a.m., found 24-year-old Zaire Wade and a woman with visible lacerations to her face and body, and placed Wade under arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence, criminal threats, and false imprisonment. A handgun was recovered from the home, an emergency protective order was issued, and Wade posted a $50,000 bond before being released later that day.
Background & Context
Zaire Wade is the eldest son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade. He played high-school basketball at Sierra Canyon School, entered the NBA G League with the Salt Lake City Stars in 2021, and later competed for the Cape Town Tigers (Basketball Africa League) and the Macau Black Bears. Though he has never played for the Miami Heat, his family name has kept his career in the public eye.
Data & Statistics
- Age reported: 24 (in most sources) / 23 (in one source)
- Arrest date: June 21 (year not specified)
- Time of police arrival: ? 5:30 a.m.
- Charges: felony domestic violence, criminal threats, false imprisonment
- Evidence seized: one handgun
- Protective measure: emergency protective order
Official Statements & Responses
A Burbank Police spokesperson told People that “He was arrested and booked for domestic violence, criminal threats and false imprisonment.” The department added that “Detectives will be presenting the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing considerations.” No representative for Zaire Wade or his family has issued a public comment, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has not announced whether formal charges will be filed.
On-the-Ground Reports
Paramedics evaluated the woman at the scene; she was not transported to a hospital. Police documented the injuries as “lacerations on her face and body.” The 911 call, the presence of a firearm, and the emergency protective order were all noted in the arrest report.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Early coverage by E! News listed “attempted murder” among the alleged offenses; later statements from Burbank police clarified that only the three charges above were filed. One outlet described the offenses as “aggravated domestic violence” and “unlawful confinement,” creating a minor discrepancy in terminology. The alleged victim’s identity remains undisclosed, and no official comment from the Wade family has been recorded.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He was arrested and booked for domestic violence, criminal threats and false imprisonment,” — Burbank Police spokesperson, People
- “Detectives will be presenting the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office for filing considerations.” — Burbank Police spokesperson, People
- “Watch : Dwyane Wade's Son Zaire Wade Arrested, Charged With Felony Domestic Violence Zaire Wade is in the midst of legal troubles.” — E! News
- “An arrest, not a conviction The charges listed reflect the basis for Wade’s booking, not formal charges filed by prosecutors.” — Burbank Police Department statement, Heat Nation
- “Zaire Wade, the eldest son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, was arrested in California on suspicion of felony domestic violence following an early morning incident in Burbank, authorities said.” — WBL S
What’s Next
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will review the investigation and decide whether to file formal charges. Until a filing decision is made, the case remains open, and no court date has been set.
