Flint Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Friday, September 24, 1999
Add to My HeroesLeslie Dean Keely
Officer Keely was killed when his patrol car was struck by a Michigan State Police patrol car during a vehicle pursuit. The pursuit was initiated by a neighboring agency and had entered Flint. As the chase left the city, the Flint units were pulled off of the chase. As Officer Keely was making a U-turn to return to his jurisdiction, his patrol car was struck on the driver's side door by a Michigan State Police vehicle that was still assisting with the chase.
Officer Keely was killed instantly upon impact. The suspect was later arrested and charged with manslaughter, fleeing and eluding police, and other charges.
Officer Keely had served with the agency for just under 15 years and is survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Charged with manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 78 ReflectionsI went to the police Academy with Off. Keely and spent the whole 15 years with him in Flint. He always had a smile on his face. He will always be remembered.
Sgt Sharon Dunbar (retired)
Flint, Mi PD
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