Watch: YouTuber Shoots Fireworks At Lamborghini From Helicopter, Arrested

YouTuber Alex Choi has been arrested for his involvement in a stunt video where fireworks were shot at a Lamborghini from a helicopter. He was reportedly taken into custody on a federal criminal complaint for allegedly directing the entire stunt.

According to a statement by the US attorney’s office for the Central District of California, Choi directed a video where two women were seen shooting fireworks at a Lamborghini. The affidavit also mentioned that the aircraft was seen flying near the ground without proper filming permits.

Choi had posted the video titled “Destroying a Lamborghini with Fireworks” on July 4, 2023, on YouTube, but it has since been deleted from all his social media platforms.

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DailyMail shared a portion of the video on Instagram, describing the incident and stating that Choi, known for his car-related stunts, has been charged with ‘causing the placement of an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft,’ which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison if convicted.

Law enforcement authorities believe that Choi did not have a permit to film the stunt using fireworks on a helicopter and that he purchased the fireworks in Nevada because they were illegal in California.

Instagram users reacted to the shared video, with one user suggesting that Choi might not get convicted because his intent was not malicious. Another user joked about the incident bringing Choi more likes, while a third questioned if it was illegal to have fun in a controlled environment. Another user commented, “Anything for clout.”

The video shared by Choi appeared to be a “live-action version of a fictionalized video game scene,” according to the statement by the US attorney’s office for the Central District of California.