On April 5, 2022, an autopsy was conducted. The victim has been identified as thirty-four-year-old John Kristensen. The preliminary cause of death was gunshot wounds, and the manner of death is homicide.
Sheriff’s Homicide detectives continued with their investigation and identified thirty-year-old Brian Bass as the suspect in the murder of John Kristensen. Bass and Kristensen were friends.
On April 5, 2022, at about 10:00 pm a search warrant was conducted at Bass’ home located in the 3800 block of El Camino Real, Carlsbad. Bass was arrested and booked into the Vista Detention Facility for one count of 187(a)PC – Murder. The circumstances and motivations are still under investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
To read the new release issued on April 5, 2022, click here.
