A tragic incident unfolded Wednesday evening when a security guard was shot and killed outside a Houston restaurant following a dispute, according to local authorities.

The shooting occurred at approximately 6:15 p.m. in the parking lot of Connie’s Seafood Market Restaurant, as reported by the Houston Police Department.

Officials on the scene detailed that the security guard, employed by the restaurant, became involved in an altercation with another individual. This confrontation quickly escalated, leading to the tragic outcome, as covered by FOX26 Houston.

The security guard sustained at least one gunshot wound and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.

A security guard was fatally shot outside a Houston restaurant Wednesday evening after a confrontation with another man, authorities said. (Houston Police Department)

Authorities did not immediately release the name of the victim.

The suspect was last seen running away from the parking lot after the shooting.

The security guard was working for the restaurant at the time of the shooting. (Google Maps)

No details about the suspect or the circumstances that led to the altercation have been released as of Thursday morning.

Houston police were reviewing surveillance footage as they search for the shooting suspect. (Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle, File)

Officials said investigators were reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses to get a description of the suspect.