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David Wayne Sharp. (Source: Metro Corrections)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A suspect in connection to a homicide in Missouri was arrested in Louisville.

According to Iron County Coroner Tim Harbison, the Mineral Area Major Case Squad was investigating a homicide in Iron County, Missouri.

The Iron County Sheriff's Office found a 65-year-old man dead on Thursday evening inside a home.

Authorities said Friday they were looking for a stolen pickup truck as a "vehicle of interest."

David Wayne Sharp, 58, from Middlebrook, Missouri was arrested late Friday night at a Louisville motel and is facing murder, armed criminal action and vehicle theft charges.

The victim was identified as Sharp's brother, Derl Sharp.

Sharp was booked into Metro Corrections shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday. The arrest was made with assistance from Kentucky State Police and Louisville Metro Police.

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