CBS News December 1, 2018, 7:01 PM U.S. Navy admiral found dead in apparent suicide
Vice Admiral Scott A. Stearney in Bahrain on May 6, 2018.
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Vice Adm. Scott Stearney, who oversaw U.S. Navy forces in the Middle East, was found dead Saturday in his residence in Bahrain, officials said. Defense officials told CBS News they are calling it an "apparent suicide."
Stearney was the commander of the U.S. Navy's Bahrain-based 5th Fleet. Rear Adm. Paul Schlise, the deputy commander of Fifth Fleet, has assumed command, the Navy said.
The Navy said their criminal investigative service and the Bahraini Ministry of Interior are cooperating on the investigation.
David Martin contributed to this report.
