Police Officer Leslie Dean Keely, Flint Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Leslie Dean Keely

Flint Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Friday, September 24, 1999

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Leslie Dean Keely

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.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Not available
Offender Charged with manslaughter

vehicle pursuit

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Officer Keely,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Flint. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 24, 2024