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

The two alleged individuals responsible for the deadly incident at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, reportedly acted alone, according to Australian police.

Authorities also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved arriving in the capital Manila before transiting that same day to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Trip

Authorities indicate the individuals did not receive any type of terrorist training or "logistical preparation" during their visit in the Philippines. Initial inquiries from Philippine authorities suggest they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation.

The attack—declared Australia's deadliest firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially classified as a terrorist incident.

"Our teams are currently analyzing the evidence," she stated, adding that initial evaluations show that "these individuals are alleged to have operated independently."

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 provided to domestic investigators.

"There is little to no indication to suggest these suspects were members of a wider terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from others to carry out an attack," Commissioner Barrett emphasized.

But, the men were additionally not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, Commissioner Barrett clarified. She stressed that, since the inquiry is ongoing, additional details might come to light.

Ideology and Legal Charges

In prior statements, Australian leader Anthony Albanese said it appears both alleged gunmen were "influenced by ISIS" ideology.

During the incident, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—are accused of having targeted participants at the Hanukkah event.

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 crimes. These include 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a act of terrorism. He is scheduled to face court in April.

Travel Details

In the days following the attack, immigration authorities in the Philippines indicated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an domestic passport.

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

Davao is a large urban center on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. It is noted that, Islamist groups have reportedly be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.