Police are searching for three suspects accused of attempting to break into the Sherman Oaks rental home of former Los Angeles Lakers star Christian Wood after allegedly using a fake pizza delivery to test whether anyone was inside, according to newly obtained law enforcement records.
According to TMZ, investigators say the incident unfolded just after noon on November 5, when a Domino’s delivery driver arrived at the short-term rental where Wood was staying.
Authorities believe someone intentionally placed the order with no connection to Wood, and that the delivery was being used to gauge activity inside the home.
Wood was inside the residence at the time but did not answer the door. Police say he was not expecting a food delivery and chose not to respond. After the driver left, detectives believe the suspects interpreted the lack of response as an opportunity to move forward with the attempted break-in.
Shortly afterward, three individuals wearing masks allegedly forced their way into the rental by breaking a sliding glass door at the rear of the home. According to investigators, Wood reacted quickly and retrieved a firearm from a bedroom. He then fired multiple shots, causing the intruders to flee before they were able to take anything or cause further damage.
Authorities later confirmed that no one was injured during the incident and that no property was reported missing. Despite the attempted entry, the suspects escaped and have not yet been identified.
Weeks after the incident, police obtained a search warrant to determine who placed the Domino’s order linked to the case. Officers were informed by restaurant staff that an order had been made for Wood’s address earlier that day. About 30 minutes later, the same phone number allegedly contacted the restaurant to ask whether the delivery had been completed.
According to police, an attempt was made to trace the phone number associated with the order, but the search did not yield any usable identifying information. Investigators say the case remains open as they work to track down those responsible.
Wood, a former lottery pick who has played for several NBA teams, last appeared in the 2023–24 season before being sidelined by an injury. The Lakers waived him earlier this year, and he remains unsigned.