'Dangerous' Man Wanted In Fort Lee Surrenders After Search: Cops

FORT LEE, NJ — A man police said was "armed and dangerous" and wanted in the stabbing of his borough roommate turned himself into authorities Thursday night while a multi-state search for him was conducted, police announced.

Police had identified Asim B. Ouhuru, 33, as a suspect and entered into the National Crime Information Center as a fugitive. He fled on foot and the nearby Lightbridge Academy Day Care was locked down as a precaution, Zusi said.

Ouhuru was charged with attempted murder, endangering the welfare of a child, possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, said Capt. Daniel Zusi.

Ouhuru turned himself in to law enforcement at the Bergen County Jail at about 10 p.m. Thursday after authorities searched for him in New Jersey and New York, Zusi said.

Several law enforcement agencies pooled their resources and spent about 14 hours trying to find Ouhuru after they found his roommate stabbed multiple times, the captain said.

Police responded to a 911 call at an Executive Drive home just before 7 a.m. Thursday where they found a man stabbed several times in the neck and shoulder, Zusi said.

Ouhuru was originally wanted on aggravated assault and weapons charges.

"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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