UPDATE: Deputy and suspect identified in Niles officer-involved shooting

JULY 7 UPDATE: The Berrien County Sheriff's Office announced at a press conference Monday the name of the deputy involved in the officer-involved shooting from June 30.

The deputy has been identified as Cal Landon, who has been with the Berrien County Sheriff's Office for almost two years and is currently assigned to patrol in Niles Charter Township.

Landon is currently on paid leave as MSP continues to investigate.

WARNING: The police bodycam footage contains imagery some may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.

You can view the full press conference along with the newly released bodycam footage on the ABC57 Facebook.

JULY 2 UPDATE: Wednesday morning the Berrien County Sheriff's Office released the name of the man who was shot and killed by police in Niles Township on Monday. 

"The Michigan State Police have been able to make notification of the family of the deceased suspect in this incident," the BCSO said.

"The deceased suspect has been identified as Joshua B. Coffey, white male, 48 years of age, [of] South Bend."

JULY 1 UPDATE: Authorities have confirmed to ABC57 that the suspect vehicle was parked in a suspicious spot in the grass and the driver and the passenger were outside of the vehicle and that is why the deputy approached.

There was no traffic stop initiated.

When the deputy approached, the male passenger ran off and a woman got into the vehicle and started driving.

The Berrien County Sheriff's Office have since found that vehicle, but it is unclear if the female suspect was still in it, or if she was detained. 

ORIGINAL: NILES, Mich. -- At approximately 6 p.m. earlier today, a Berrien County Deputy encountered a vehicle on Third Street south of Fort Street in Niles Charter Township. 

Upon the deputy approaching the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle fled southbound on Third Street, while the passenger exited the vehicle, fleeing on foot.

While pursuing the person who fled on foot, the male subject produced a firearm and shot at the deputy.

The deputy than returned fire, killing the suspect.

Michigan State Police are now investigating this officer involved shooting.

The names of both the Berrien County Sheriff's Deputy and the deceased are not being released at this time.

As standard protocol, the deputy has been placed on administrative leave.

We will update as we continue to confirm more.