Suspected Bondi Beach Shooters Operated Independently and Did Not Undergo Instruction in the Philippines, Police Confirm.

The two suspected individuals who carried out the lethal incident at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, per Australian law enforcement.

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

No Evidence of Preparation During Stay

Investigators have stated the duo did not receive any form of attack-related training or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Early inquiries from local authorities point to they "rarely left" their hotel.

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

"Our teams are actively reviewing the evidence," the commissioner stated, noting that preliminary reviews suggest that "the alleged offenders are believed to have operated independently."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed the press on Tuesday that surveillance material documenting the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian investigators.

"There is little to no indication to indicate these suspects were affiliated with a broader network, or were instructed by overseas entities to execute an incident," the police chief stated.

But, the pair were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines on a leisure trip, Commissioner Barrett clarified. She underscored that, since the investigation is still active, fresh information may come to light.

Motivation and Court Proceedings

Earlier, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it appears both alleged gunmen were "inspired by Islamic State" beliefs.

During the incident, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by police. He and his son Naveed—equipped with long-barrelled guns—allegedly shot attendees at the Jewish festival celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These include 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is due to appear in court in April.

Immigration Information

In the wake following the shooting, border authorities in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport.

The duo had stated the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their scheduled return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a expansive metropolis on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. It is noted that, Islamist groups have been known to be active in less developed parts of southern and western Mindanao.