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.”
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. pic.twitter.com/XbBb8m7U5F
— Mohamud Noor (@mohamudnoor) January 25, 2026
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.
Why are you guys trying to make him better looking through AI and filters? That’s actually twisted. https://t.co/q8x7PXCdew pic.twitter.com/kDmWErd39p
— 9mmSMG (@9mmsmg) January 26, 2026
They were quite embarrassed about his limp wristed original pic, ‘eh??? pic.twitter.com/QsxM7KtAZ6
— Mary The Grateful (@MaryTracy1101) January 26, 2026
Comparisons shared online showed side-by-side images of the original, grainier photo and the polished version used in the memorial, in which Pretti’s receding hairline appears fuller, his beard neater, and his overall look more put together.
Many users speculated that it was done to evoke more sympathy and outrage by making him appear more conventionally attractive.
Noor was born in Somalia and moved to the United States in 1999. He previously served as the director of the “Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota.”
The representative has not yet responded to the backlash over his doctored image.
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