Leslie Dean Keely served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 11 months. Leslie served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
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.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Keely gave the Flint Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Flint community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Keely.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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