Stanley Self Sentenced to 15 Years for Shooting Mississippi Trooper

Aberdeen Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Illegal Ammunition Possession and Shooting of Mississippi Trooper

ABERDEEN, MS – A federal judge has sentenced Stanley Self, Jr., 25, to 15 years in federal prison for illegal possession of ammunition and for his involvement in an incident where a Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper was shot.

Self, who had a prior criminal record with felony convictions for robbery and aggravated assault, was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.

The incident occurred on May 2, 2023, when Self was pulled over by a Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper in Bolivar County, Mississippi. Following the stop, Self fled the scene, initiating a high-speed chase that reached speeds over 120 miles per hour. The chase, which took place during the morning commute, posed significant dangers to the public, as Self passed several school buses with children onboard.

Self eventually lost control of his vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. During this time, he shot the Trooper, who was unable to return to active duty due to serious injuries sustained in the attack. While the firearm used in the shooting was not recovered, shell casings found at the scene helped establish the federal charge against Self.

At the sentencing hearing, U.S. District Court Judge Sharion Aycock heard testimony from the Trooper, who described the reckless nature of the chase and the lasting impact the shooting had on his life and career.

More than a year and a half after the shooting, the Trooper has been unable to return to work due to the severity of his injuries. Self’s 15-year sentence will run concurrently with any state sentences related to the same incident.

U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner emphasized the severity of Self’s actions, stating that the defendant received the maximum sentence for possessing ammunition used to shoot a law enforcement officer. “Self’s actions endangered the public and destroyed the career of a dedicated officer. This type of behavior will not be tolerated,” Joyner said.

Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell highlighted the danger law enforcement officers face daily, commending the work of the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations, and federal agencies in bringing Self to justice.

ATF Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson added that the agency is committed to holding offenders accountable and protecting law enforcement officers and the public.

The case was investigated by the ATF Oxford Field Office with support from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kimberly Hampton and John Herzog, Jr. prosecuted the case.

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