Trooper Anthony Lukis Jr.
New Jersey State Police
New Jersey

End of Watch: Wednesday, May 4, 1966
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 4 years, 3 months
Badge Number: 1754

Trooper Lukis was shot and killed while patrolling the New Jersey Turnpike in Westampton Township at 1:40 am. He had stopped to check on vehicle parked on the side of the roadway when be became engaged in a violent struggle. The suspect was able to shoot him six times in the back of the head, killing him.

Trooper Lukis had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and two daughters.

 
Photograph: Trooper Anthony Lukis Jr.

Patch image: New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

Visit Trooper Lukis's memorial at www.ODMP.org