Suspected Bondi Shooters Acted Alone and Did Not Training in the Southeast Asian Nation, Investigators State.

The pair of accused individuals responsible for the deadly attack at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, appear to have operated independently, according to Australian authorities.

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 involved arriving in the capital Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The pair flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Training During Stay

Authorities indicate the duo did not partake in any type of attack-related coaching or "organizing" during their stay in the Philippines. Early inquiries from local officials point to they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.

The shooting—labeled as Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally designated a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are actively reviewing the evidence," the commissioner stated, noting that initial reviews indicate that "these individuals are alleged to have been lone actors."

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed reporters on Tuesday that security camera video showing the accused attackers' movements in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian authorities.

"There is no evidence to indicate these suspects were affiliated with a broader terrorist cell, or were instructed by others to carry out an attack," Commissioner Barrett stated.

However, the men were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, the official clarified. She underscored that, since the probe is ongoing, fresh information could come to light.

Ideology and Court Proceedings

Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it appears both alleged gunmen were "motivated by ISIS" ideology.

During the incident, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—allegedly targeted participants at the Hanukkah 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 committing a terrorist act. He is scheduled to face court in April.

Immigration Information

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

The two had stated the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. It is noted that, Militant militants have been known to operate in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.