DCI INVESTIGATES WRIGHT COUNTY HOMICIDE

According to a press release by the Department of Criminal Investigation n February 16, 2021, at about 5:42 a.m., the Wright County Sheriff's Office received a report of a stabbing at Prestage Foods, located at 3813 Highway 17 in Eagle Grove, Iowa.  Deputies responded and located a deceased individual inside the employee locker room area within the plant. Deputies identified a suspect who is in custody.  The initial investigation revealed the victim and suspect knew each other.

The Iowa Division of Investigation is assisting the Wright County Sheriff's Office.  The release of names is pending family notification.