Brian Keely
Service Record
Michigan State Police
| Rank | Detective Sergeant |
| Dates of Service | 1998[1] - June 4, 2024[2] |
| Last Known Status | Retired[2] |
Commendations
2016 MSP Bravery Award
In November 2015, Keely and other officers responded to an incident where a woman was held at gunpoint by her ex-husband. After hearing a gunshot, officers entered the hotel room. The suspect shot at officers, striking Keely in his bulletproof vest. Officers returned fire, killing the suspect.[1]
In 2016, Keely and the other officer received the agency's Bravery Award for saving the woman.[1]
Incident Reports
2024 Death of Samuel Sterling
Response Timeline
Keely was suspended.[3]
On May 28, 2024, Keely was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Keely faces up to life in prison for the murder charge.[4][5]
On June 4, 2024, Keely retired.[2]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Christa Ferguson, MSP officers honored for saving hostage’s life during deadly shootout, WOOD, 2016-09-18
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 David Komer, Retired Michigan State trooper faces judge in murder of Samuel Sterling, FOX 2, 2024-06-05
- ↑ Update: MSP Continues Investigation into Officer-Involved Fatal Incident in Kentwood; Attorney General's Office Begins Review of Incident, MSP Newsroom, 2024-04-25
- ↑ Patrick Smith, Michigan detective charged with murder after colliding with suspect in unmarked squad car during chase, NBC News, 2024-05-29
- ↑ Charges Filed against Trooper in Samuel Sterling Death, Michigan Department of Attorney General, 2024-05-28
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