Alleged Bondi Shooters Operated Independently and Received No Training in the Southeast Asian Nation, Authorities State.

The two suspected gunmen responsible for the lethal incident at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have been lone actors, per Australian police.

Investigators also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved landing in the capital Manila before transiting that same day to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Planning During Stay

Investigators assert the individuals did not partake in any type of attack-related instruction or "organizing" during their time in the Philippines. Early findings from local officials indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.

The attack—declared Australia's most severe mass shooting since 1996—has been formally designated a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are currently reviewing the material," she stated, noting that early reviews show that "these individuals are alleged to have operated independently."

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed media on Tuesday that security camera video documenting the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been provided to Australian authorities.

"Our investigation shows little to no indication to indicate these accused individuals were part of a wider terrorist cell, or were instructed by overseas entities to execute an incident," the police chief stated.

Yet, the duo were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, she noted. She underscored that, since the inquiry is ongoing, new evidence may emerge.

Inspiration and Legal Charges

Previously, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it looks as though both accused attackers were "influenced by Islamic State" extremist views.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with long-barrelled guns—are accused of having shot guests at the Jewish festival event.

Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the shooting, has been charged with 59 crimes. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is expected to face court in April.

Immigration Details

In the wake following the shooting, immigration authorities in the Philippines reported that the father had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The two had listed the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their scheduled return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary island in the south. Historically, Islamist groups have been known to be active in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.