Amber Alert Issued for Minnesota 3-Week-Old Abducted in Columbia Heights

An AMBER Alert was issued in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, for 3-week-old Dior Gooch, who was reportedly abducted by 37-year-old Ashley Marie Gooch after allegedly threatening the child's guardian. The abduction occurred on the morning of August 6, with Ashley Gooch last seen pushing a stroller westbound on 37th Avenue at University Avenue, wearing an orange and white sundress and carrying a black backpack. Dior Gooch is described as a black female infant with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities have released a detailed description of Ashley Gooch and are urging the public to call 911 or the Columbia Heights Police Department if they have any information. The case remains under active investigation as police seek assistance in locating both the infant and the alleged abductor. This alert has received widespread attention in local Minnesota news outlets.