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Avon man arrested in Indianapolis apartment complex slaying

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - An Avon man was arrested in connection with the slaying of a woman at a downtown Indianapolis apartment complex gym.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police announced Saturday that 25-year-old Cody Weir was arrested Friday night and faces a preliminary charge of murder.

Police say 23-year-old Carina Rodriguez was found dead early Friday morning with visible signs of trauma in the gym at the 9 on Canal apartment complex.

Weir was arrested after police released a surveillance video showing a man entering the building.

Rodriguez's exact cause of death has not been determined. Police say an autopsy will be conducted in the coming days.

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