A man was shot to death in the parking lot of a Lucky’s store in Fremont on Wednesday night, marking the city’s first homicide this year.

Fremont police said a witness called in a report of shots fired and seeing a person injured on the ground outside the Lucky’s on the 5000 block of Mowry Avenue just after 7:20 p.m.

Responding officers found a man lying in the parking lot with a gunshot wound. The man was initially conscious and transported to a nearby trauma center but was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital at 7:53 p.m., Fremont police said in a statement.

Police believe the victim was involved in an argument in the parking lot with an occupant of a dark-colored SUV. The suspect allegedly pulled out a gun and fired at least one shot at the victim before fleeing. Police gave a limited description of a suspect in his 20s or 30s with short hair, possibly a buzz-cut.

Detectives are investigating the shooting and anyone with information can contact the Fremont Police Department at 510-790-6800 ext. 3, or text a tip to 888777 by typing “TIP FREMONTPD” followed by a short message.

Matt Kawahara is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: matt.kawahara@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @matthewkawahara