Suspected Bondi Beach Shooters Acted Solo and Did Not Undergo Preparation in the Southeast Asian Nation, Investigators Confirm.

The two alleged gunmen who carried out the deadly attack at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly operated independently, according to national law enforcement.

Authorities further stated that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included arriving in the capital Manila before transiting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Training During Stay

Police have stated the individuals did not partake in any form of attack-related coaching or "logistical preparation" during their stay in the Philippines. Early investigations from local authorities point to they "rarely left" their accommodation.

The shooting—labeled as Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996—has been formally classified as a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are actively analyzing the material," she stated, noting that preliminary reviews show that "the two men are believed to have been lone actors."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed the press on Tuesday that security camera video tracking the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been provided to Australian investigators.

"There is no evidence to support the idea these suspects were affiliated with a broader network, or were instructed by others to perpetrate an incident," she stated.

But, the duo were also not in the Philippines for tourism, the official noted. She stressed that, given that the probe is continuing, new evidence may come to light.

Ideology and Court Charges

Previously, Australian leader Anthony Albanese commented it appears both accused attackers were "inspired by ISIS" ideology.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying firearms—are accused of having opened fire on guests at the Jewish festival event.

Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 offences. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of carrying out a terrorist act. He is scheduled to appear in court in April.

Immigration Details

In the wake following the attack, immigration officials in the Philippines reported that the father had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The two had declared the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. The region is known because, Islamist militants have been known to operate in impoverished parts of southern and western Mindanao.