Alleged Bondi Attackers Acted Independently and Did Not Preparation in the Philippines, Investigators Say.

The two suspected individuals who carried out the lethal shooting at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, as stated by Australian authorities.

Investigators further stated that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved arriving in the main city Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo returned to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Stay

Investigators assert the pair did not receive any form of terrorist training or "organizing" during their time in the Philippines. Early investigations from Philippine authorities suggest they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.

The shooting—described as Australia's worst firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially designated a act of terrorism.

"We are currently analyzing the evidence," the commissioner said, explaining that preliminary assessments suggest that "these individuals are alleged to have been lone actors."

Australian Federal Police Chief Krissy Barrett briefed media on Tuesday that security camera video tracking the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic authorities.

"There is no evidence to indicate these suspects were part of a broader organization, or were acting on orders from others to carry out an incident," Commissioner Barrett emphasized.

Yet, the duo were likewise not in the Philippines for tourism, Commissioner Barrett added. She stressed that, given that the investigation is still active, fresh information may surface.

Inspiration and Legal Proceedings

Earlier, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it looks as though both alleged gunmen were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" ideology.

During the incident, Sajid Akram was shot dead by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—allegedly opened fire on attendees at the Jewish festival event.

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

Immigration Information

In the wake following the shooting, border authorities in the Philippines reported that the older suspect had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The two had declared the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their scheduled return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. The region is known because, Islamist fighters have been known to be active in impoverished parts of southern and western Mindanao.