Crime & Safety
Death of Counter-Terrorism FBI Agent Confirmed as a Suicide
Stephen Ivens' gun was found near his body.
The death of an FBI agent who had been missing for more than two months was confirmed Monday as a suicide.
Assistant Coroner Chief Ed Winter said Stephen Ivens, 35, died "from a self-inflicted wound."
Police said when it was discovered July 30 in the 3600 block of Scott Road in Burbank.
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Ivens was last seen May 10 near his home in the 1700 block of Scott Road. His family conducted a series of public events in recent weeks to keep the search for Ivens active.
FBI Special Agent Steve Gomez said earlier that Ivens, who worked in counter-terrorism, was "distraught" and possibly suicidal when he disappeared. Why he was thought to be distraught was not clear.
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