Minnesota State Representative Mohamud Noor has come under fire for using what appears to be an AI-enhanced or filtered image of Alex Pretti, the armed man shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis over the weekend, in a social media memorial post.
The bizarrely altered photo appears to have been manipulated to make Pretti look more attractive.
Pretti, 37, was fatally shot after he engaged in a scuffle with federal agents who were in the middle of an immigration enforcement operation.
Noor, a Democrat who represents District 60B in the Minnesota House, posted a tribute to Pretti on X, writing:
“Words can’t describe our pain. Our hearts are broken, but our spirit is strong. Alex Pretti was killed standing for his neighbors. This has to stop. Our community deserves safety, transparency, and accountability. RIP Alex.”
However, the image he used bears absolutely no resemblance to the original. It appeared he used AI tools or heavy filters to “enhance” Pretti’s appearance, making him look more conventionally attractive by smoothing his skin, thickening his hair, and altering facial features.
Naturally, Noor was absolutely blasted in the replies and quote posts.
“Why are you guys trying to make him better looking through AI and filters? That’s actually twisted,” one user wrote.
Hellbound and Down 