Suspected Bondi Beach Shooters Acted Alone and Did Not Undergo Training in the Southeast Asian Nation, Authorities Say.

The two suspected gunmen who carried out the lethal attack at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, reportedly acted alone, per Australian police.

Investigators also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved arriving in the capital Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo returned to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Training During Visit

Authorities have stated the pair did not receive any form of terrorist training or "organizing" during their visit in the Philippines. Initial investigations from local authorities suggest they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.

The shooting—declared Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially designated a terrorist incident.

"Our teams are currently analyzing the material," the commissioner stated, explaining that preliminary evaluations indicate that "these individuals are believed to have acted alone."

Australian Federal Police Chief Krissy Barrett told media on Tuesday that security camera video showing the alleged gunmen's movements in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian investigators.

"There is no evidence to support the idea these accused individuals were members of a wider terrorist cell, or were directed by overseas entities to carry out an act of violence," she stated.

But, the men were likewise not in the Philippines for tourism, the official added. She underscored that, as the inquiry is ongoing, fresh information might come to light.

Inspiration and Court Proceedings

Earlier, Australian leader Anthony Albanese commented it appears both accused attackers were "motivated by Islamic State" extremist views.

During the incident, Sajid Akram was shot dead by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with long-barrelled guns—allegedly opened fire on guests at the Jewish festival celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These include 15 charges of murder and one count of carrying out a terrorist act. He is expected to face court in April.

Immigration Particulars

In the aftermath following the shooting, immigration authorities in the Philippines indicated that the older suspect had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an domestic passport.

The two had listed the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary southern island. The region is known because, Militant groups have been known to be active in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.