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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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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
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
George is the only officer of Depew Police Department remembered here.
George is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1931, 8 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1931, 221 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1931, 222 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
George had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 6.5% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Tuesdays: 12.7%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Depew Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 8.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-W
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