Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief of Police Luckett was shot and killed while making his nightly rounds.
He was shot with a shotgun as he walked through an alley. Several threats had been made against the chief.
Several suspects were arrested and questioned but released due to a lack of evidence.
Chief Luckett had served with the Depew Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three sons.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Luckett gave the Depew Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Depew community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Luckett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police George Luckett is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 69.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Luckett's cause is highlighted.
How George Luckett Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Luckett is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Luckett was killed by shotgun.
Incident Location
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