Zaire Wade arrested on felony domestic violence suspicion

Zaire Wade, the 24-year-old son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, was arrested in Burbank, California, on Sunday, June 21, on suspicion of felony domestic violence, criminal threats, and false imprisonment. He was released later that day after posting a $50,000 bond.

According to law enforcement sources, Burbank police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a woman screaming at a private residence around 5:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers encountered Zaire Wade and a woman who had visible lacerations on her face and body. Paramedics evaluated the woman at the scene, but she was not transported to a hospital. Following an investigation, Wade was taken into custody. Authorities reported recovering a handgun from the residence and obtaining an emergency protective order for the alleged victim.

The case is now under review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, which will determine whether to file formal criminal charges. Neither Wade nor his family had issued a public statement regarding the arrest at the time of reporting.

Zaire Wade, the eldest son of Dwyane Wade and his ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches, has spent much of his life in the public eye. A former standout at...