George Luckett, Chief

Depew Police Department

About 5 A.M. on Tuesday, October 6, 1931, the body of Chief Luckett was found lying in an alley behind a business in Depew with a shotgun wound to his head. There was evidence of a struggle and Luckett’s gun, holster and flash light were missing. A near by resident reported hearing a single gun shot about 3 A.M. but did not investigate when nothing else was heard. No one was ever charged with his murder. Chief Luckett was survived by his wife and three sons.