Accused Bondi Beach Shooters Acted Alone and Did Not Undergo Preparation in the Southeast Asian Nation, Investigators Say.

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

Investigators additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included landing in the main city Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Visit

Authorities indicate the duo did not receive any form of attack-related coaching or "organizing" during their stay in the Philippines. Preliminary inquiries from Philippine officials indicate they "rarely left" their hotel.

The incident—described as Australia's deadliest firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially declared a terrorist incident.

"We are currently reviewing the material," the commissioner said, adding that early assessments show that "the two men are alleged to have operated independently."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett told media on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been provided to Australian investigators.

"There is no evidence to support the idea these accused individuals were members of a broader terrorist cell, or were directed by others to perpetrate an act of violence," the police chief stated.

Yet, the pair were additionally not in the Philippines for tourism, she noted. She emphasized that, as the inquiry is still active, fresh information may come to light.

Inspiration and Court Proceedings

Previously, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it looks as though both alleged gunmen were "influenced by ISIS" extremist views.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—equipped with long-barrelled guns—are accused of having opened fire on attendees at the Jewish festival celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These encompass 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a act of terrorism. He is scheduled to appear in court in April.

Travel Information

In the wake following the shooting, border officials in the Philippines reported that the father had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport.

The pair had stated the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their booked return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. It is noted that, Islamist militants have been known to be active in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.