An Iraqi journalist was killed by the security guards of a lawmaker following a physical altercation in central Baghdad, according to a security source on Wednesday.

The source stated, "A physical altercation between journalist Laith Mohammed Reda and the security guards of an official in the Al-Arasat area ended with the Iraqi journalist being shot dead.

The source added that "a security force arrived at the scene and opened an investigation into the incident.

Journalists have called on Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari to "reveal the perpetrators behind the killing of journalist Laith Mohammed Reda.