EAGLE GROVE – Authorities have identified both the victim and the suspect in a homicide that occurred at Prestage Foods of Iowa, 3813 Iowa Highway 17, on Tuesday.

According to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Wayne Smith, 50, of Fort Dodge, was found dead in the employee locker room. The Wright County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene at about 5:42 a.m.

Deputies identified Lukouxs Brown, 26, of Fort Dodge, as the suspect. Brown is charged with first-degree murder. He is being held in the Wright County Jail.

According to the DCI, the victim and suspect, both employees of Prestage Foods, knew each other. The exact nature of their relationship is under investigation.

Brown’s initial appearance was scheduled for today.

The crime remains under investigation with the Wright County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Upon completion of the investigation, all results will be forwarded to the Wright County Attorney’s Office.