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The timeline of the suspect's activities has become clearer. The shooter arrived in New York City on November 24 and was recorded arriving at the Port Authority Bus Terminal—it’s unclear when he boarded the bus originating from Atlanta. After approximately 30 minutes at the shooting site, the suspect took a taxi to a hostel on the Upper West Side. It was at this hostel that he reportedly lodged for several days, utilizing a fake ID to check in.

Witness accounts from the hostel reveal a disciplined individual. The suspect notoriously kept a mask on even while eating, only lowering it briefly to take bites of food. During this time, he was caught flirting with a woman at the front desk, a detail that added a layer of intrigue to his otherwise stoic demeanor.