TOMPKINS TWP., MI – A 31-year-old man who police say died Wednesday night after he attempted to BASE jump from a television tower has been identified.

Joshua Sheppard, of Southfield, was pronounced dead at the scene at 4535 Baseline Road in Tompkins Township near Rives Junction Road on Jan. 14, according to a statement from the Michigan State Police.

Investigators said Sheppard's parachute failed to deploy after he jumped from a 1,000 foot tall television news tower.

Troopers arrived at the tower, owned by WLAJ ABC 53, about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, the statement said.

"It appears based on preliminary investigation and witness statements the deceased trespassed onto the property and climbed to the top of the tower and attempted a base jump," the statement said.

BASE jumping is generally jumping from a fixed structure or cliff, and stands for building, antenna, span and earth.

Michigan State Police Sgt. Kevin Caldwell said there is fencing at least 8-foot-tall surrounding the tower. There are also 'no trespassing' signs posted, he said.

Sgt. David Hampton said at the scene, Sheppard drove himself to the tower and appears to have climbed to the top to jump off.

Michigan State Police were assisted at the scene by the Rives-Tompkins Fire Department and Jackson Community Ambulance. The Jackson County Medical Examiner also responded to the scene.

The incident remains under investigation.