A suspect in a Winnipeg killing has turned himself in, said police.

Firefighters and police responded on July 20 to a blaze at a residence in the 600 block of Pritchard Avenue.

The body of a man was later found after the fire was extinguished.

Police identified the victim as Justin Harvey Chezick, 42.

On July 27, Romeo Ryle turned himself in.

Police said Ryle faces a charge for second-degree murder and arson to property.