Security guard dies, suspect flees after shooting near Preston Center West, police say

A suspect allegedly breaking into a vehicle near University Park fatally shot a security guard who confronted him before driving away Friday afternoon, Dallas police say.

The city of University Park reported a heavy police presence at Preston Center West, near Westchester Drive and Luther Lane, and cautioned residents to avoid the area. The city said the suspect fled in a gold Toyota Camry.

Dallas police spokeswoman Kristin Lowman confirmed police responded to the 8200 block of Westchester about 3:25 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a man shot at the location and he was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Police later said the man — whom they did not identify — died at the hospital.

An investigation found that the man, who was a security guard, confronted a suspect who was breaking into a car. A fight broke out and the suspect shot the security guard before fleeing in a gold sedan, according to Dallas police.