Accused Bondi Beach Shooters Acted Solo and Received No Training in the Southeast Asian Nation, Investigators Confirm.

The pair of accused attackers who carried out the deadly incident at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, according to Australian authorities.

Authorities additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included landing in the capital Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Preparation During Stay

Authorities have stated the individuals did not receive any form of attack-related instruction or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Early findings from local officials point to they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation.

The incident—declared Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been formally declared a act of terrorism.

"We are currently examining the material," she stated, noting that preliminary assessments suggest that "the alleged offenders are suspected to have acted alone."

Australian Federal Police Chief Krissy Barrett informed reporters on Tuesday that surveillance material documenting the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic authorities.

"Our investigation shows little to no indication to support the idea these suspects were members of a broader network, or were acting on orders from external parties to execute an incident," she emphasized.

Yet, the duo were also not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, the official clarified. She emphasized that, given that the probe is ongoing, new evidence might surface.

Motivation and Legal Proceedings

Earlier, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it seems both alleged attackers were "influenced by ISIS" extremist views.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was shot dead by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—allegedly targeted participants at the Hanukkah event.

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

Immigration Details

In the days following the shooting, immigration officials in the Philippines indicated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport.

The duo had declared the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their scheduled journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a sprawling city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. It is noted that, Militant groups have been known to operate in poorer parts of central and south-western Mindanao.