1-year-old shot and killed in Louisiana; Mother arrested for the Murder

SULPHUR, La.(VDN) — A Louisiana woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of her 1-year-old child on New Year’s night.

The Sulphur Police Department arrested Kristin Bass after her baby, Acelynn Moss, was fatally shot at a home on Quelqueshue Street. The child’s father, Bradley Moss, identified Acelynn as the victim.

According to multiple reports, Moss said he heard a loud noise and ran into a room where he found Bass holding a gun. Acelynn had been shot, and the couple’s 2-year-old child was crying for help.

“I almost lost two babies. I lost one because her mama wanted to send her to God,” Moss said.

Moss said his older daughter called out for help during the incident.

“[My older daughter] said, ‘Help me, Daddy.’ And Kristin said, ‘I just sent our baby to God,’” Moss said. “She said, ‘Now I gotta get her.’”

Moss said the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services later took custody of the older child.

Bass has been charged with first-degree murder. Her bond has been set at $10 million.

Original press release from the Sulphur Police Department:

On January 01, 2026 at approximately 8:21 pm the Sulphur Police Department was notified of a shooting at a residence on Quelqueshue St. Officers arrived and learned that a 1 year old girl had been shot and killed.

Investigation revealed that the girl was shot and killed by her mother, Kristin Bass. Bass was taken into custody and charged with First Degree Murder. Bass’ bond has been set at $10,000,000.

If anyone has any additional information regarding this case, please contact Sgt. Cain at 337-527-4558.