In the last hours, a video of the actor Santiago Motolo shooting a gun in the air in the 31st neighborhood generated a strong controversy on social networks. Quickly, the video went viral, generating all kinds of comments and interpretations from users. As if that were not enough, the clip also gave rise to a judicial investigation in the City of Buenos Aires by a prosecutor.
The video that generated the controversy shows Motolo with a revolver pointing at the sky at nightassisted by a man in a cap who helped him pull the trigger and hold the gun up. The fragment, uploaded to the networks under the title “We were in the most dangerous neighborhood,” was recorded near a soccer field where several children were, which multiplied the indignation and comments on social networks.
The dissemination of the video prompted an immediate reaction from the authorities. The Prosecutor’s Office No. 11 of the City of Buenos Aires initiated an ex officio case for the possible crime of gun abuse. The investigation involves both Motolo and the man who collaborated with the shooting.
It was confirmed that “investigative tasks are being carried out” regarding the episode, while requests for clarification and sanctions multiplied on social networks. The investigation seeks to determine criminal responsibilities and whether there was a specific risk for third parties, especially for children who were in the vicinity.
The event occurred at the end of February, coinciding with the date of publication of the online video, although the exact day of the event has not been specified. The rapid viralization of the content amplified the impact and accelerated the institutional response.
Motolo is remembered for his participation as an extra in The Marginal and O11CE and has recently dedicated itself to live streaming platforms. THE young man is an Argentine actor who achieved notoriety for his appearances as an extra in popular productions. Currently, he focuses on social media content creation, especially live broadcasts through Kick, TikTok, and Instagram. On these platforms, it brings together almost 300 thousand followers on TikTok and more than 155 thousand on Instagram.
Born to fame for his interventions in “El Marginal” and “O11CE”, Motolo left traditional acting behind to dedicate himself completely to the production of digital content. He manages an active community on various platforms and collaborates with brands, living off what he generates on social networks.
During his visit to neighborhood 31, Motolo was accompanied by a team. The tour included filming different areas of the place and conversations with neighbors. At one point during the tour, he was heard exclaiming: “What a good outfit” when praising clothes offered in a gazebo, also showing a more relaxed side in the midst of the activity.
The incident reopened the debate about the responsibility of content creators in digital environments, especially among young and large audiences. On social networks, messages of concern predominated over the exposure and possible naturalization of risky behaviors by characters with massive influence.
The Motolo case deepened discussions about the limits between entertainment and real risks in the digital environment. Various users warned about the importance of reflecting on the social and ethical duty of those who produce and disseminate scenes that can multiply violence or endanger third parties.
The video of Motolo shooting into the air in the 31st neighborhood not only generated legal action, but also showed how social networks enhance controversial situations and put the conduct of the criminals under the magnifying glass. influencers within socially delicate spaces.
