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Asim B. Ouhuru, 33, was taken to Bergen New Bridge Medical Center after surrendering at the Bergen County Jail on River Street in Hackensack, Capt. Daniel Zusi said.
Ouhuru was headed directly back to the jail Friday afternoon after an evaluation, he said.
A man whom Ouhuru lived with was hospitalized with stab wounds in what the captain said was a domestic assault at 1 Executive Drive at 6:55 a.m. Thursday.
Ouhuru ran to a nearby Delta gas station on westbound Route 4, where surveillance video shows him getting into a dark-colored Honda and taking off, a source with direct knowledge of his getaway told Daily Voice.
A manhunt stretched across New Jersey and into New York, Zusi said.
"Over the course of about 14 hours, multiple law enforcement resources were pooled together and multiple hours of manpower were devoted to [finding him]," the captain said.
Ouhuru is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and weapons offenses.
"The investigation of this violent crime is an example of the professionalism and dedication of law enforcement officers working tirelessly to ensure that fugitives are brought to justice on behalf of an innocent victim," Zusi said.
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ORIGINAL STORY: Fort Lee police sought the public’s help finding a Teaneck man who stabbed his roommate in the neck and shoulder before fleeing early Thursday.
The Lightbridge Academy day-care center was locked down as authorities searched for 33-year-old Asim B. Ouhuru following what they said was a domestic assault at 1 Executive Drive at 6:50 a.m., Capt. Daniel Zusi said.
The victim was hospitalized with several stab wounds, Zusi said.
Authorities were treating the attack as a domestic violence incident, the captain said, adding that the two men live together.
Ouhuru, who fled on foot, was last seen in the area of westbound Route 4.
An arrest warrant charged him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and weapons offenses.
Anyone who sees or knows where to find Ouhuru is asked to dial 911 or call Fort Lee police: (201) 592-3524.
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