 He was sentenced to 50 years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary for the attempted murder charge, followed by an additional five years on the firearm charge. When asked if he had anything to say in court on Wednesday, Flutie said, I don't feel bad for myself, I feel bad for my mother. The incident happened last August 9th when the trooper tried to take Flutie into custody near Exit 32 in Sturgis. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said Flutie tried to flee, fired two shots at the trooper, and tried to take his vehicle.