Flint Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Friday, September 24, 1999
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: September 24, 1999
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter
Officer Leslie Keely was killed when his patrol car was struck by a Michigan State Police patrol car during a vehicle pursuit on Lapeer Road between Howe Road and Lombardy Street.
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 Flint Police Department for almost 15 years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.