Studio City man arrested for allegedly firing fireworks from a helicopter in a video he shot

A San Fernando Valley man has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint accusing him of filming a YouTube video showing two women in a helicopter repeatedly shooting fireworks at a Lamborghini sports car last year in San Bernardino County — at ground level and without a filming permit — the Justice Department said Thursday, June 6.

Suk Min Choi, 24, aka “Alex Choi,” of Studio City is accused of placing an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft. He was arrested on Wednesday, June 5, and his arraignment is expected in the next few weeks.

According to an affidavit filed with the complaint, on July 4, 2023, Choi posted a video on his YouTube channel titled “Wrecking a Lamborghini with Fireworks.” In the video, Choi allegedly presses a “fire rockets” button while two women sit in a helicopter and shoot fireworks at a speeding Lamborghini sports car. Law enforcement believes the video was filmed on the dry lakebed of El Mirage in San Bernardino County.